Big shoutout to the incredibly talented Sahara Clemons (@scoriginals & @clemontine!), a Charlottesville native making waves in NYC came to the newsroom today! 🤩 This artist and fashion designer (and Charlottesville High School & RISD grad!) recently had her designs featured on The Daily Show! 🎉 You can snag some of her amazing pieces until January 6th, so don’t miss out! Sahara’s talent extends beyond fashion too – she was the artist for the powerful “Determined Series,” a multimodal journalism project focusing on the social determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic.🤯 Stay tuned for a full article from Vinegar Hill Magazine with more video highlights from the interview!
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Start exploring the exciting events in town by checking out the Vinegar Hill Magazine Community Calendar. With just a few clicks, you can browse local activities, filter by category, date, and keyword. And guess what? You can even submit your own event for approval. Whether you're a resident or just visiting, this is your go-to resource for all things happening in Charlottesville. So why wait? Dive into the action and make unforgettable memories today! #CharlottesvilleEvents #CommunityCalendar
Hey there, Charlottesville! 🌟 Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion Radio are teaming up to bring you something special. Say hello to "Can I Talk to You C-Ville?" - a series of awesome conversations that break down walls and amplify voices! ✨
Check out this animation by Vinegar Hill's Artist in Residence, Sahara Clemons which highlights the initiative.
Let's make a difference together! Be part of the movement, lend your voice, and share your perspective. Together, we can shape a brighter future for Charlottesville. Join the conversation and be part of the solution. 🗣️🌆
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Merry Christmas
We had a fantastic evening diving deep into the critical topics of housing, redevelopment, and real estate in Charlottesville! ️
Our esteemed panelists, Dr. Wes Bellamy, Joy Johnson, Sunshine Mathon, Sam Sanders, and Waki Wynn, brought their diverse expertise and perspectives to the table, sparking a lively and informative conversation.
We explored the challenges and opportunities facing our community, including:
The ongoing affordable housing crisis
The impact of redevelopment on low-income residents ️➡️
The role of real estate in shaping the local market
Strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive housing landscape for all
The energy in the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center was palpable, and the audience’s insightful questions kept the dialogue flowing.
If you missed out on this impactful event, don’t fret! We’ll be sharing snippets and key takeaways soon. In the meantime, be sure to follow our panelists and organizations for their continued work in shaping the future of housing in Charlottesville.
A special thanks to IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, VINEGAR HILL, and the American Press Institute for making this event possible.
Stay tuned for more engaging discussions on the issues that matter to our community!
P.S. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
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Dr. Andrea Douglas, Executive Director of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, announces the melting down of the Robert E. Lee statue from Charlottesville, Virginia, and the plans to create community art from it. In this video, Dr. Douglas discusses the significance of this moment and the hopes for the new art piece. She also reflects on the challenges of transforming a symbol of hate into a symbol of healing and unity. Dr. Douglas is a leading expert on African American history and culture, and she has played a key role in the Swords into Plowshares program, which is transforming the Lee statue into new art.
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of public art and the role of memory in shaping our communities.
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After a years-long saga, the removal of Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue has reached a new phase: the statue will be melted down and transformed into a new public art piece that is more inclusive and representative of the entire community.In this video, Dr. Jalane Schmidt, Professor of Religious Studies at UVA and Director of the Memory Project at University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, discusses the significance of this moment and the plans for the new art piece. Dr. Schmidt is a leading expert on memory and public art, and she has played a key role in the Swords into Plowshares program, which is transforming the Lee statue into new art.
In the video, Dr. Schmidt talks about the importance of reclaiming public spaces and creating art that reflects the values of the entire community. She also discusses the challenges of transforming a symbol of hate into a symbol of healing and unity.
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of public art and the role of memory in shaping our communities.
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Get Ready!! 🎉
Chihamba’s 32nd African American Cultural Arts Festival Is coming Saturday, July 29th, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM at Booker T Washington Park.
Come and Experience…
✅Live Entertainment
✅Vendors
✅Delicious Food Trucks
✅Family Fun
✅Bike & Car Show
& SO Much More
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🔗 Visit https://www.chihamba-of-dancescape.com/ For more Info
