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Opinion

Judy Moore: African Americans and the great outdoors

There has been a misconception over the years that African Americans don’t like the outdoors or any activity ... Read more

Opinion

Judy Moore: Can we talk, Mr. Langston?

If it were possible, I would ask John Mercer Langston if his life as a free mixed-raced-black, white ... Read more

Virginia's railroads

Opinion

Judy Moore: What do we know about who built Virginia’s railroads?

Who built Virginia’s railroads? Railroads in the Commonwealth provided a means of transporting goods and passengers throughout the ... Read more

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Judy Moore: Librarians on horseback

Librarians are phenomenal individuals who bring so much to a community. They provide services through education and outreach ... Read more

Opinion

Judy Moore: The Cumberland Gap connection

Borders connect towns and states to each other and they can change over time. The states of Virginia, ... Read more

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Judy Moore: Pele’s fire

I have always had a fascination with Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Steeped in legend and forged by ... Read more

Opinion

Judy Moore: Let’s talk about women in media

Since the mid 1800s, the progressive idea of women expressing their opinions and viewpoints took shape in many ... Read more

William Horace Ash

Opinion

Judy Moore: Looking at the legacy of William Horace Ash

As we maneuver throughout February and celebrate African American History Month, we focus on the contributions of our ... Read more

Edmonia Lewis

Lifestyles

Judy Moore: Let’s look at the life and art of Edmonia Lewis

The fascinating Edmonia Lewis can be added to the wall of distinction of trailblazing African American women. As ... Read more

African-American cowboys

Opinion

Judy Moore: The emergence of the African-American cowboys

For over 100 years, Hollywood has had a skewed vision of the American cowboy. For most of our ... Read more