Alpha Phi Alpha Sets Standard of Excellence
Ten years ago the national organizations of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.(APHIA) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) formally partnered. Their common goal was to meet the needs of so many young boys in the U.S. who wanted Big Brothers and mentors. BBBS is one of the most successful mentoring organizations in [...]
Secret Places
by Linda Pate
October is designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help a friend and yourself and share a book that will encourage and empower you both!
Going over the mental snapshots of our lives, we may find that we have tucked away many deep, dark family secrets. We may walk [...]
Halloween Snacks and Treats
Bleeding Heart Cupcakes
These heart-shaped cupcakes are simple to make, and are oozing with sweetness, thanks to the strawberry filling.
Ingredients
20 glass marbles or small balls of tinfoil
1 recipe batter for White Cupcakes
2 to 3 cups strawberry jelly or smooth strawberry jam
1 recipe Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
Red and blue food coloring
Pastry bag and medium round tip (optional)
Preparation
1. [...]
Urbanna Oyster Festival: A Cultural Pearl
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
In Middlesex County, about an hour east of Richmond, sits a stunning cultural pearl. While it’s normally nestled quietly along the waters of the Rappahannock River, once a year, it stirs up a succulent commotion, drawing nearly 75,000 people. And it’s all because of a gnarled bi-valve. This year it happens on [...]
Caring for Your Mental Health: Options in the Richmond Area
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
For many years, there existed a significant difference in the rates of suicide between black Americans and white Americans. In a social health disparity that was positive for black Americans, they took their lives in far fewer numbers than whites. In fact, before 1965, the suicide rate among blacks was one fourth [...]
