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Family Features | Courtesy  McCormick Heat up your next get-together by inviting family and friends over to try a DIY trend, the hot-pot party. It can be easy to prep…

A food desert is defined as an area, especially one with low-income residents, that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. Food deserts are characterized by a lack of supermarkets which…

Family Features Warmer, longer days are made for quality time with friends and family. There’s no better way to cap off an afternoon in the sun than a good meal…

Points to remember when finishing the semester strong (and realistically) By Julexus Cappell The home-stretch is here. April signifies the last month of spring semester at almost every college and…

Virginia State University Business Students Win Prestigious Statewide Awards On Saturday, April 7, 2018, fourteen students from Virginia State University’s Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (VSU-RFLCB) participated in the…

A special column for executive directors and college presidents “I guess I’ll have to do it myself. I can’t depend on anyone. People say they want to help, but…” If…

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when having a baby is choosing a maternity care provider. Pregnancy is a huge milestone in a woman’s life.  And choosing maternity…

By Janna M. Hall | CEO, Leap Innovative Group www.LeapInnovativeGroup.com The severe lack of diversity on both the big screen and behind the scenes is Hollywood’s worst kept secret. From the…

Businesses looking to grow, may find that the access to capital is easier due to a collaborative effort between the locally-based Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce (CVAACC) and…

Family Features | Courtesy Flatout Flatbread With so many social events that revolve around food, it’s not easy to get a fresh start on making healthy food choices. However, with…