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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
The first cohort of Charlottesville Inclusive Media Fellows are leading projects to benefit their communities

Michael Cheuk is connecting Charlottesville leaders through his Joyful News Initiative, and Sharon Harris is building a nonprofit, Community Voices Virginia, to expand news access in Fluvanna County.
May 27: Governing Charlottesville

Nearly a dozen local and state officials are convening in Charlottesville this month for a community conversation on issues facing their respective governments. The Can I Talk To You Cville event will be Tuesday, May 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4th St. NW, Charlottesville. […]