Legendary poet, author and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist,...
Regional News
Roanoke youth on verge of winning national football championship
TEAM– from left: Coaches JB Waker, Kadeem Austin, Quest Mills, Ron Terry, Tre Jones, A.J. Rivens and Darius Walker stand...
Straight Street celebrates 30 years of helping at-risk Roanoke youth
Straight Street counselor speaks at one of many gatherings held over the programs’s 30-year history of local youth assistance. –...
Bradley Free Clinic offers training to fight local healthcare worker shortage
by Shawn Nowlin The United States faces a daunting shortage of qualified healthcare workers. While diligent, talented providers throughout the...
Commentary
Women shifting the balance
“The song is ended but the melody lingers on,” begin the lyrics of an old standard tune that best describe...
Black women call a recess – Part 2
Black women political organizers are calling a timeout. “The presidential election proved black women are on our own,” declared Michelle...