The Charlottesville Inclusive Media project was formed by Charlottesville Tomorrow, In My Humble Opinion Radio Show, and Vinegar Hill Magazine with the goal of bringing more inclusive representation to local media.
This effort underpins the inspiring role that the Fourth Estate, the Free Press, must play in representing our people to our government and to one another. The effort to change our systems requires every type of person from every type of background. It’s not a Black thing or a POC thing — it’s an everyone thing. Here’s how you can be part of what we do.
Partners
Your donations directly help our community of writers to pitch their story and get paid! We help marginalized voices be heard via partner publishing platforms and a new podcast!
First Person
A Legacy of Uplift: Reflecting on UVA’s Upward Bound Program
Marquan Jones tells the story of Upward Bound’s impact on his family and how it can UPLIFT. Read more at Vinegar Hill.
She left Yogaville because of its toxic environment, but wants to keep telling the stories of survivors
Brianna Patten writes about why she left Yogaville — and why she created a podcast to tell the stories of more people who have left the spiritual community.
A place where the dream of equality lived in Albemarle County
Philip Cobbs tells the story of his journey to reclaim the history of his ancestors’ home. Read more at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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Charlottesville Inclusive Media wins national ‘Collaboration of the Year’ award
LION Publishers recognizes Charlottesville Tomorrow, Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion for their work increasing media representation and strengthening the local information ecosystem.
The first year of the Charlottesville Inclusive Media Internship program is in full swing
The inaugural program offers opportunities to learn web development, digital marketing and the basics of independent journalism.
August 26: SROs Are Returning — Let’s talk about it
These forums are designed to bring the community together for honest conversations on important topics, and the next Can I Talk to You Cville is focusing on how Charlottesville City Schools is working with the Charlottesville Police Department to bring officers back into the schools. The event is cosponsored by