September 2012

By Camisha Jones On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Charlottesville experienced its first annual Minority Business Conference sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce’s newly organized Minority Business Council.  The conference attracted…

By Jason Alderman Here’s more than you ever wanted to know about junk mail: Each year, direct mail creates 10 billion pounds of solid waste in the U.S. and costs…

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Night Blooms by Margaret Baldwin at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre on Friday, September 28 with Previews on September 26 and…

By Laura Kebede   When cooking for 11 other family members with varying schedules, Sarah James says it’s hard to find healthy food that everyone likes. “Finding common ground” and…

StatePoint Healthcare costs are on the rise. Between a maturing baby boom population and an explosion of available tests, treatments and devices, Americans spend about twice as much per capita…

By Jason Pompey Virginia State University’s football team rallied to score 21 second half points, but Johnson C. Smith University defeated the Trojans 28-21 on Saturday, September 22 in Charlotte,…

Saint Elizabeth’s Gospel Choir will celebrate its 21st Anniversary, Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.  Selections will be rendered by the Saint Elizabeth’s Choir under the direction of M.…

Do you love going to work? Are you in your dream job or are you still seeking that perfect workplace? What is your dream job? Respond to this week’s Urban…

By: J. Chevont’e Alexander Did you know? 23.8 percent of Black children ages 12-19 years old are overweight, compared to 14.6 percent of Caucasian the same age, and Approximately 17…

The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale won “People’s Choice” and received $5,000 in Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound, regional choir competition. The VSU group won with its spirited and excellently…