Virginia’s story is interwoven into the very fabric of American history, not only as the home of the first permanent English settlement but also home to the longest continuous experience of Black history and culture in America. When the first enslaved Africans were brought to the shores of Hampton…
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It’s an understatement that the Queer community is not a monolith. The intersection of so many people of different origins, geographies, identities and cultures makes it challenging to really know all the members of what many in the LGBTQAI+ community consider ‘our family.’ Depending on one’s daily…
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For the sixth year, Black Pride RVA is holding their three-day festival of events in Richmond, VA. Director Luise ‘Cheezi’ Farmer has been there since the beginning, helping to create, sustain and grow its efforts and impact. A long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Richmond, Virginia, A…
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Charlottesville is more than just a college town or the home of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Recognizing the need for more open dialogues about race, history, diversity, and inclusivity, the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) created Discover Black Cville, a…
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With more than 500 wineries and breweries, Virginia has a rich wine and brewing history and was once home to the nation’s first Black-owned winery, Woburn Winery. Despite an increasingly more diverse demographic of wine and beer consumers, today, less than one percent of the wineries and breweries…
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Roanoke, Virginia native, Xavier Duckett, is a creative soul and a multi-faceted entrepreneur making real change in his community. His love for helping others succeed, particularly the city's youth, led to his creation of several companies beginning in 2015 with The Humble Hustle Co.- a non-profit…
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As the birthplace or adopted home of many African American artists, activists, and achievers whose contributions have shaped and strengthened the nation, Virginia is a veritable treasure trove of Black history. From Lynchburg-born astronaut Leland Melvin, to pioneering civil rights attorney and…
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Day One: Appomattox & Lynchburg In Appomattox, Virginia, visit the Carver Price Legacy Museum. The museum documents the history of Carver-Price High School, the high school for Black students during segregation. In 1959, Prince Edward County closed its entire school system rather than integrate…
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Day One: Farmville Farmville is known as the “Birthplace of the Student Civil Rights Movement.” Arrive and head to the Robert Russa Moton Museum. While the fight for desegregation was heating up in the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the country saw plenty of protests and counter protests, as well…
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Use this shopping guide* to support Virginia’s Black-owned stores and experience why Virginia stands for LOVE. *This list is not meant to be comprehensive but to highlight a few of the boutiques and shops that help make Virginia a beautiful and inclusive place. Love Local: Regionally-Focused…
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