"Can I Talk to You, C-Ville?" is a powerful conversation series that amplifies marginalized voices on critical issues and bridges the gap between residents and decision-makers.
Originally spearheaded by Vinegar Hill Magazine and In My Humble Opinion Talk Show supported by a grant from the American Press Institute (API) in 2023, it is now an official program of Charlottesville Inclusive Media.
It provides a forum for these voices to be heard on issues shaping their lives and the broader community. The project tackles two key goals: illuminating the challenges faced by under-resourced and underinvested communities and bridging the gap between residents and policy-makers.
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
Video: Highlights from May 27 Governing Charlottesville
Can I Talk To You Cville hosted an event on Tuesday, May 27 at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, where local and state officials engaged in conversation highlighting pressing matters in the community. Want to know what was shared? Check out the highlights from the gathering! https://youtube.com/shorts/CNMPnuQVoAg?feature=share
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,