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How Do You Prefer Your Information Served: In Bite-Sized Pieces, or A Full Course Meal?
A single tweet can't delve into the complexities of an issue, potentially leading to oversimplification, misinterpretation, even worse...
Cydny A. N.
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Lincoln's Dangerous Colonization Experiment at the Cost of Precious Black Lives: Île à Vache
Abraham Lincoln's horrible idea of a colonialization experiment at one of Haiti's satellite islands that led to the deaths of roughly 100...
Cydny A. N.
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In the Spirit of our Ancestors: Saving Sacred Spaces in Thoroughfare Virginia
The Coalition to Save Thoroughfare has been advocating to protect the cemeteries of Thoroughfare from being desecrated by a local...
Cydny A. N.
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Did You Learn about Eppa Barnes? He Purchased the Home and Land of His Family's Former Enslavers?
In the heart of Prince William County, Virginia, stands a historic landmark that serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Eppa...
Cydny A. N.
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Celebrating Black History, Creating Black Futures, Centering Black Excellence!
Happy Black History Month! In addition to acknowledging and finding strength in our remarkable history this month, I wanted to take a...
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The Lily Black Ticket: A Bold Stand for Racial Equality in Politics
In 1921, Virginia's political landscape was deeply impacted by racial segregation and discrimination. Demanding a seat at the table, a...
Cydny A. N.
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Zeta Day at the Captitol: Honoring Yvonne Bond Miller!
Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Commonwealth of Virginia converged in Richmond Virginia from communities throughout the...
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Virginia State University Named a 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader
On September 18, the U.S. Department of State announced 19 HBCUs as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” in recognition of their noteworth
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VSU PARTNERS WITH AMAZON, THE WORLD'S LARGEST ONLINE RETAILER, TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
Virginia State University has announced that it has partnered with Amazon’s Career Choice program, which allows employees to further their..
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Generation X and the Mid-career...Gap!
Generation X is redefining what it means to take charge of their lives and is pivoting away from the mid-life crisis of the "Baby Boomers,"
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Black August: Commemorating Black Resistance!
Black August is also about fostering a sense of solidarity and resistance. It encourages individuals to engage in acts of resistance...
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Cape Charles Rosenwald School Restoration Initiative Receives $1 Million Grant to Complete Phase II
The Cape Charles Rosenwald School Restoration Initiative (CCRSRI) has received a $1 million grant from the Industrial Revitalization Fund th
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VBLM Quest to East Africa!
Did you know that our Editor-In-Chief recently participated in a once in a lifetime opportunity to return to the Mother Land?
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Black Women's Equal Pay Day 2023
Black women typically earned around 63 to 68 cents for every dollar earned by white men. This disparity is due to a variety of factors...
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Did Someone Say: Free Tutoring, and an Opportunity to Earn Money as a Tutor in the Same Sentence?
To address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' educational progress and well-being, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced in March
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Honoring Senator Yvonne Bond Miller - 1st Black Woman Elected to Serve in the General Assembly
The Commission discussed honoring the 1st Black Woman elected to serve in the General Assembly, Hon. Yvonne B. Miller.
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The National Slavery Museum & Spirit of Freedom Garden - Fredericksburg, VA
Did you know that there were plans to establish a National Slavery Museum in Fredericksburg, Virginia?
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VIRGINIA PUSHES BACK RENEWAL DATE FOR THOUSANDS OF TEACHER LICENSES AMID PROCESSING DELAYS
The Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously during a Thursday emergency meeting to extend to June 30, 2024 the expiration date for tea
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VSU STUDENT RETURNS TO THE UNIVERSITY TO GRADUATE NEARLY 30 YEARS AFTER BEGINNING HIS COLLEGE CAREER
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, VA—May 11, 2023—On Saturday, May 13th, Virginia State University will award degrees to nearly 600...
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Dynamic Black Women to Follow: Monica Backmon
In honor of Women's History Month, The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine is amplifying the narratives of dynamic Black women in Virginia!
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