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
Listen: Episode 8, Yogaville Survivor
Brianna Patten joins the In My Humble Opinion podcast. She wrote the First Person piece, “She left Yogaville because of its toxic environment, but wants to keep telling the stories of survivors” in Charlottesville Tomorrow. A quick content warning: The following story contains mentions of sexual abuse and suicide and
The inaugural Trans Futures Conference is coming to Charlottesville. Charley Burton explains why this is the right place to host it
We need a community where Black, white, brown, non-binary, trans masculine, trans feminine and allies come together for a common cause, writes Burton. Read more at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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.
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Oct. 25: Sinners: A Post-Screening Dialogue on Black Excellence & Cultural Impact
Join the Black Professional Network for a post-screening conversation on Sinners Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller. Explore Black legacy music as resistance and storytelling through horror. Followed by a “Can I Talk To You Cville?” discussion on the film’s cultural impact featuring local creatives. Food & drinks provided. 7:00 PM –
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.