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6 warnings in effect for 6 counties in the area
Michelle Ramsey serves nearly 150 clients in our area

Lynchburg woman opens her home to create safe haven salon for LGBTQ community

Read full article: Lynchburg woman opens her home to create safe haven salon for LGBTQ community

Finding a safe and comfortable place to get a haircut can be a challenge for members of the LGBTQ community.

Only 10.9% of the construction industry is made up of women, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Women are making their mark in the male-dominated construction industry

Read full article: Women are making their mark in the male-dominated construction industry

With women paving the way with their own success stories and plenty of fields to enter into, more women are pursuing jobs in the field.

President Joe Biden arrives with first lady Jill Biden and Cateo Hilton, a student and Junior Mentor of the Life Pieces to Masterpieces program, at an event to celebrate Black History Month in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

WATCH: President Biden and the first lady host a Black History Month celebration

Read full article: WATCH: President Biden and the first lady host a Black History Month celebration
On the left, is an image from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The photo on the right is from a George Floyd protest during the summer of 2020.

Learning from our past: The ongoing fight against systemic racism

Read full article: Learning from our past: The ongoing fight against systemic racism

10 News spoke with two experts about systemic racism and how to dismantle it.

Discussing the past and present of the Black experience

WATCH: Roanoke NAACP members discuss the generational push for racial equality, justice

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke NAACP members discuss the generational push for racial equality, justice

The battle for equality and justice has been an ongoing push here in Southwest Virginia.

You can view the 20-minute special presentation right here

WATCH: 10 News looks to the past, present and future in our Black History Month special

Read full article: WATCH: 10 News looks to the past, present and future in our Black History Month special

In recognition of Black History Month, we’re saluting pioneers of the past, celebrating the present and looking forward to the future.

All-Black school remembered in Fairlawn

Educators pushing for recognition of the first all-Black school in the New River Valley

Read full article: Educators pushing for recognition of the first all-Black school in the New River Valley
Tricia "Tree" Hash, owner of leather handbag company, Tree Fairfax

Goodbye cubicle, hello sewing machine: How this Roanoke woman turned her passion into a booming business

Read full article: Goodbye cubicle, hello sewing machine: How this Roanoke woman turned her passion into a booming business

What started as a necessity for a young mother has turned into a full-blown business for a Roanoke woman whose journey has been nothing short of eventful.

‘You have to be twice as good because everybody thinks you’re not capable of doing it’

Roanoke man reflects on being the first Black-owned refrigeration, AC business in the city

Read full article: Roanoke man reflects on being the first Black-owned refrigeration, AC business in the city

The true backbones of our community are the people who often go nameless and thankless.

James Mozee dedicated a half century to teaching students during segregation

Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery holding fundraiser to honor prominent African American educator

Read full article: Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery holding fundraiser to honor prominent African American educator

That man is James Mozee, who dedicated a half century to education, teaching African American students during segregation.

Lt. Col. Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse visits VMI to share a special message

‘This is our history’: Tuskegee Airman reflects on impact 332nd fighter group had on America

Read full article: ‘This is our history’: Tuskegee Airman reflects on impact 332nd fighter group had on America

Lieutenant Colonel Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II played a major role in American history. Despite being hailed a hero by others, he doesn’t view himself as such.

‘The Color of Freedom’ exhibit runs through March 16

Virginia Tech unveils exhibit honoring women of color in the military

Read full article: Virginia Tech unveils exhibit honoring women of color in the military

The exhibit preserves and shares stories of the country’s servicewomen and their sacrifices.

A public unveiling of these signs and markers is planned for Juneteenth 2023

Local museums need your help with a project detailing the history of slavery

Read full article: Local museums need your help with a project detailing the history of slavery

A public unveiling of these signs and markers is planned for Juneteenth 2023.

T.G. Howard Community Center raffles books by African American authors for Black History Month

T.G. Howard Community Center raffles books by African American authors for Black History Month

Read full article: T.G. Howard Community Center raffles books by African American authors for Black History Month
African American history tour hosted in Danville

Danville residents tour historic landmarks in honor of Black History Month

Read full article: Danville residents tour historic landmarks in honor of Black History Month

Organizations took a moment to recognize the contributions Black Americans have made in American history.

The other two are in Richmond and Farmville

Danville museum becomes third Virginia site added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Read full article: Danville museum becomes third Virginia site added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Part of Southside Virginia is being recognized for its place in Civil Rights history.

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Virginia Tech art exhibit allows you to ‘Experience Black Love’ through February

Read full article: Virginia Tech art exhibit allows you to ‘Experience Black Love’ through February

Virginia Tech is hosting an “Experience Black Love” exhibit until the end of February.

‘He died just trying to fight for a pay raise for those who were less fortunate he lost his life’

Roanoke leaders remember Dr. King’s legacy

Read full article: Roanoke leaders remember Dr. King’s legacy

If here were still alive, Saturday would be the 93rd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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