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BOOKER T ashington WMover of Mountains PARENTING BEHIND BARS BROWN vs BOARD today WHEN WASHINGTON WAS IN VOGUE A Lost Novel of the Harlem Renaissance plus RAMONA AUSTIN: ART, EYES, MEMORY FREE www.soulofvirginia.com SPRING 2004 Volume 1 Issue 4 Publisher Kent Ruffin AAHA! VA Editor Rebekah L. Pierce Associate Editor Amanda Hutchison Art Director Jason Andrews Ink&Paper Design Photographer Theodore S. Holmes Contributing Writers Lorraine Blackwell Stacy Brooks Lelita L. Cannon Charisse Cecil Nicole S. Crawford Sharon Riddick Hoggard Mamie Moore India Pinkney Kenrya Rankin Amy Tillerson Arlene Williams Production Coordinator Valerie Parker Research Beverly Brownlee Address correspondance to Editor P.O. Box 1217 Richmond, VA 23241-0171 Toll Free: 1-866-SOUL OF VA or 1-866-768-5638 or visit on the web at www.soulofvirginia.com Soul of Virginia is published bimonthly by Soul of Virginia, Inc., 2004 All rights reserved under International and Pan-American copyright conventions. 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SPRING 2004 1 deep budget cuts in social programs and record deficits; and local political scandals; a record legislative grid- Publisher’s Note lock - 54 day extended session plus legislative missteps. 2004 WAS A WILD RIDE Other significant events included: droughts, floods, VIRGINIA NEWS hurricanes; the 50th year celebration of Brown vs. Board of SPRING 2004 Volume 1 Issue 4 n anniversary issue always presents an opportunity Education; Attorney Oliver Hill’s recognition as a national Contents forA reflection. In looking back at 2003, it was one wild Human Treasurer; an education compensation fund for Staunton Festival! 4 ride for all of us who put Soul of Virginia together. those affected by the state’s “massive resistance to school By Stacy Brooks desegregation”; and an African American becoming Chief This magazine came about by inspiration, perspiration Justice for the State Supreme Court. This brief list reflects and dedication. Our business plan changed about as Virginia’s vast historical changes occurring in our midst. often as the next grantor’s requirements. Finally, in May 2003, we were off to the Virginia’s Governor’s In this issue’s cover stories, “BOOKER T. WASHINGTON FEATURES Conference on Tourism in Fairfax, VA, to see if the Mover of Mountains”, “Parenting Behind Bars”, “BROWN concept of a magazine was viable. The reception was vs. BOARD”, and Ramona Austin: Art, Eyes, Memory,” encouraging. With numerous requests for the magazine Soul of Virginia provides a look at how African American Parenting Behind Bars 9 coming to our website, we knew we had a chance. cultural heritage has evolved and where it is headed. By Bruce Twyman See whose full-time job as the Barrett Juvenile Correctional An entrepreneurial profile continues the theme with a Center Recreation Supervisor reaches far beyond exercise. Soul of Virginia published its first summer issue in view of African American business trends beyond 2004. July 2003. Given our growth, the importance of the magazine has become clearer. To assist us in maintaining In closing, many thanks to our writers, designers, printer a vital editorial focus we enlisted the assistance of and the other contributors who have given time and Brown vs Board 11 several knowledgeable and talented writers. Their talent to publish Soul of Virginia. Special recognition By Lorraine Blackwell How much has one of the biggest landmark cases in history work has been profiled in each issue. Soul of Virginia to Coastal Virginia for their continued and unwavering really affected schools today? has featured: shifting political, social and economic support. Our sincerest thanks to all who assisted in Soul winds- new General Assembly members and resignations; of Virginia’s first year of accomplishment. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON 14 Note: Lelita L. Cannon wrote “Karibu Books: Ten Years of Covering Books by Us for Us,” published in Winter, 2003 • Volume 1 Issue 3 of Soul of Virginia. There were several syntactical errors misprinted and taken out of context statements . We sincerely A Mover of Mountains apologize to the writer and our readers for all mistakes contained in the story. By India Pinkney LITERARY Richmond’s first wi-fi hot On the Chesapeake at Reedville By Lelita L. Cannon 22 spot. Now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ask about our box When Washington was in Vogue A Book by Christopher Williams 24 lunches and catering menus. NSU Alum Lives Her Dream 27 of Becoming a Hollywood Actress By Sharon Riddick Hoggard CROSS CUT/TRIP TICKET Civil Rights and Education Trail By Mamie Moore 30 814 west grace street richmond, va 23220 hours: t-th 9am-11pm, From Time To Time By Arlene Williams 33 fri. 9am-2am, sat. 5pm-2am 804.254.1942 BACKPAGE www.hyperlinkva.com Ramona Austin: Art, Eyes, Memory By Kenrya Rankin 34 2 Soul of Virginia . SPRING 2004 cover photo: Gold Cup Steeplechase The Plains, Fauquier Co. Jeff Greenberg Soul of Virginia . SPRING 2004 3 VIRGINIA NEWS “Th is is an event people young and old look forward to every year,” Newman says. “It really is one great big, happy event. Staunton hosts two-day festival rich in culture ” By Stacy M. Brooks To Learn More: Thelma Newman, President African American Heritage Festival Foundation, s Hurricane Isabel blew its way through The festival begins on Saturday with a formal Inc. aVirginia last September, a volunteer group in the City opening by the Color Guard that sets the stage P.O. Box 2041 of Staunton prepared for their biggest celebration of for musical entertainment performed by regional th In addition, several health care exhibitors will Staunton, Virginia 24401 the year. It was the sweet 15 birthday for Staunton’s reggae, R&B and oldies artists. Visitors can also be present to answer questions, including the 540-886-3040 African American Heritage Festival, and not even enjoy the rhythm and moves of an African dance American Red Cross, which will provide free blood www.staunton.va.us Isabel could crash this party. troupe, and escape to far off times and places pressure tests and vital medical information on through African story telling and poetry readings diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Attention Vendors! “The storm blew over and the sun came out for two by local artists. On Sunday, the main tent will host Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit at the 16th fun-fi lled days,” said Thelma Newman, President of Fun, educational activities are planned for children a traditional African American church service from Annual African American Heritage Festival in the African American Heritage Festival Foundation 10 – 11:30 am, followed by a gospel extravaganza of all ages. Kids can take a tour of a real fi re truck, make sand art, or have their faces painted. Staunton, VA! Inc. (AAHFF, Inc.). “Isabel could not stop us.” from 1 – 6 pm. AAHFF, Inc., was organized in 1989 for the purpose The Virginia Commission for the Arts and the City Deadline approaching. Call 540-886-3040 for Exhibitors come from as far away as Florida and of Staunton sponsors the festival. Staunton hotels your packet today! of planning the festival that celebrates the history are on-hand all weekend serving up palate pleasing and contributions African Americans have made to offer special rates for out-of-towners coming in to ethnic and American fare. Visitors can browse the enjoy the two-day event. Visit the website at www. Stacy Brooks is a freelance writer the city and the state. The festival refl ects upon and many arts and crafts booths featuring African staunton.va.us to learn more. based in Alexandria, Virginia highlights the rich heritage of African Americans American baseball memorabilia, leather crafts, found in music, dance, storytelling, literature, art, African and American pictures, woodcarvings, and religion and other cultural traditions. sponsors: Christian merchandise. Saturday, August 14th Planning for this year’s festival is well under way. 8:30 am to 2:00 pm According to Newman, people return to Staunton HEALTH FAIR 17th Street Farmers’ Market 17th & Main, Shockoe Bottom year after year to experience the traditions and history the festival provides. This year, Newman anticipates 5,000 attendees. Join us at the Farmers’ Market to embrace health, wellness and community spirit! For more information, contact: The 16th Annual African American Heritage Festival Featuring Educational Resources on: Susan Garnett, RN —Community Outreach will occur September 18 –19, 2004, from 10 am • Common Chronic Diseases • Physical Fitness Coordinator,- 804.644.2159 • – 6 pm each day, at the John Moxley parking lot • Relaxation Techniques • Proper Nutrition [email protected] (Thornrose Ave.).