She spent 18 years in central Virginia prisons — and wants the world to know that incarcerated mothers matter
By: Candace Williams Before I was inmate number 1414048, I was Candace Williams. And long before the system knew my name, I was a little girl whose mother was in and out of prison. I was raised by my grandparents. I told myself over and over again, “I’m not going to end up like my […]
From Substack and Facebook to cafés and libraries, residents get information from many places — but rarely local news outlets, says new report
How do you get your news? A core part of our mission as Charlottesville Inclusive Media is to strengthen our information “ecosystem,” including all the people and groups across our region who amplify and share local news and vital resources. They might work for traditional outlets, like newspapers, or write blogs or Substack newsletters, or […]
April 14: Bridging the Gap in Black Health Outcomes
Can I Talk to You Cville facilitates community dialogues about important topics. The next event will explore health outcomes and disparities in Black communities across central Virginia. This forum is co-sponsored by Charlottesville Inclusive Media, the Black Professional Network, The GOOD Foundation, Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion (IMHO) radio show. Dr. Cameron Webb, […]
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.