Building a bigger table for celebrating milestones
People are ready to have civil conversations about America’s complex racial history, as well as to improve modern day race relations, writes Laura D. Hill.
All Stories
Building a bigger table for honoring a rich legacy
Remembering Lafayette Jones Jr., who could trace his family history back to the 17th century when his ancestors came over from England as indentured servants. Jones died Feb. 16 at...
Building a bigger table for celebrating women
Greater Williamsburg's celebrations of women's history this week have not disappointed, writes columnist Laura D. Hill.
Building a bigger table for taking action
We can not burden our children and future generations with fixing problems that we can work on today, writes Laura D. Hill. We must take action.
Building a bigger table for new friendships during Black History Month
During Black History Month, be open to learning new information that provides a fuller story of what you think you already know.
Building a bigger table to dispel false historical narratives
It's past time to be clear about the fact that there is one race — the human race.
Building a bigger table to foster racial healing
The best is yet to come for racial healing and reconciliation in 2024.
Building a bigger table for new beginnings
Laura D. Hill highlights FaithWalkers, a group who helps people who have been released from incarceration re-enter society and become successful.
Building a bigger table during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the time of year when people are literally “building bigger tables” to accommodate dining with family and friends.
Building a bigger table for voting rights
It's important to exercise your hard-fought right to vote, even now, writes Laura D. Hill.