Columns
Judy Moore: How were Virginia counties created? Here’s the origin
The fascination with maps has been with me for a very long time. For example, the Virginia state map with all of its counties and ...
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Lifestyles
The past is not forgotten
The Central High Museum’s Cemetery Revitalization Committee has embarked on a preservation project that will unearth a forgotten past. It has spearheaded a project in ...
by Judy Moore, Saturday, September 10, 2022 10:40 am
Columns
Judy Moore: Let’s talk about Jigonhsasee, the Mother of Nations
Romans 12:18 of the King James Bible says “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peacefully with all men”. That could ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, September 1, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Her thoughts — Does pacifism create change?
My mind ponders the concept of pacifism creating change. With all of the turmoil of the last couple of years, can we create change in ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Opinion — Discussing Virginia’s federally recognized tribes
I have followed for the last 17 years the plight of the six Virginia tribes who were seeking federal recognition, although they have been fighting ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Opinion — Native Americans’ role in Southwest Virginia history often overlooked
Virginia’s Appalachian history is a diverse combination of cultures. We recently learned about the African American influence in the area. Now I want to talk ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, August 4, 2022 12:34 pm
Guest columns
Judy Moore: The funding of African American schools
Since the 1800s, African Americans have actively worked to secure a quality education for their children. Black churches were the backbone of educating black children ...
by Judy Moore, Saturday, July 30, 2022 12:26 pm
OPINION
Judy Moore: African American migration after Reconstruction
During reconstruction, African Americans migrated to the western part of the United States — places such as Kansas and Oklahoma — because of persistent racism, ...
by Judy Moore, Friday, July 15, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
Judy Moore: Historical markers tell Lacks, Holmes stories
You can go along some roads and streets in Virginia and see historical markers that give a glimpse of an event that turned the tide ...
by Judy Moore, Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:00 pm
Lifestyles
Juneteenth: A celebration of freedom
On Saturday, June 18, the Central High Museum commemorated its first Juneteenth celebration with an audience of more than 100 attending. The songs of praise ...