Trendy Neighborhood Guide: Roanoke
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia lies Roanoke, a city known for its relaxed vibe and outdoor activities…
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Xavier Tramaine Duckett is a community leader, artist, entrepreneur, traveler, and mentor based in Roanoke, VA, where he was raised in a culture of service, generosity, and love for community. In 2015, Xavier moved back to Roanoke after finishing his football career at ODU, with the mission to not only give back to his community, but to uplift it. He recognized the need for local youth empowerment programs and founded a nonprofit organization in October 2015 with that in mind: The Humble Hustle Co. Xavier has leveraged his diverse background to impact youth and inspire others. His work continues to uplift his community and its members.
"I think Black culture is what holds Virginia together. Virginia is a state where people get confused if it's the north or the south, the beauty of that is that you can find both cultures here. Black Culture in northern Virginia is much faster than cities like Richmond and Roanoke, but the diversity of it all is what makes Virginia an exciting place to visit, because nothing is the same anywhere. Black Culture is seen through our Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which allows people from other states to travel here to not only be entertained, but to be educated too. Black Culture runs through every part of Virginia, especially the tidewater being such a historical place, it just needs to be highlighted even more in certain areas. That will allow even more travelers to want to broaden their travel ideas into these hidden gems that Virginia has to offer. I believe Black culture is what keeps Virginia a special place." - Xavier Tramaine Duckett
Check out Xavier's City Guide for Roanoke.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia lies Roanoke, a city known for its relaxed vibe and outdoor activities…
Plan a trip to the famed Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and spend three days experiencing the best that Roanoke and the…
The small city of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining…