With the season’s first snow came hateful speech for this Charlottesville resident

By Brianna Patten The first snow of the season in early December made my Charlottesville street look brand new, laying a clean white sheet over a city with a dirty history. The cold bit my cheeks as I scraped ice off my car and thought about making hot chocolate and other warm winter treats. So […]
Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison and Nelson County residents, how do you get informed?

Charlottesville Inclusive Media and the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation want you to take a 10-minute survey to help understand strengths and gaps in local news.
Nov. 23: Nobody’s Coming to Save Us — Book Tour

Join Dr. Wes Bellamy & Joy Reid for “Activist: Nobody’s Coming to Save Us,” a powerful talk on leadership, purpose & action. Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 • 3:00–5:00 PMLocation: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Join Dr. Wes Bellamy and special guest Joy Reid (former […]
Want to tell your own First Person story? Join Charlottesville Inclusive Media for an evening community workshop

Space is limited for the free Nov. 19 event in Charlottesville, so please RSVP if you’d like to attend.
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 could be difficult to listen […]
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 – Doors Open at The Creator […]
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.
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 the Black Professional Network, Charlottesville […]