Truth Be Told: Virginia
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Norfolk: The Candy Lady in Norview
Truth Be Told: Virginia
07/09/24 • 9 min
Marv is the son of the neighborhood Candy Lady, learning both how to hustle and how to solve disputes in the community from his charismatic Mother who kept more than just her son safe via her connection to the community.
https://wearememphis.com/play/culture/sweet-lady-an-ode-to-the-candy-lady/
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Ptown: The Hard Times on Afton
Truth Be Told: Virginia
10/11/24 • 12 min
Toney owns Hard Times Skate Shop, one of a handful of Black owned skate shops in the country. When the city moves to take away the skate park in the city, he fights for both his community and his business.
https://hardtimesskateshop.com/
NN: (Take me to) The Bridge on 16th St.
Truth Be Told: Virginia
11/19/24 • 16 min
When a bridge symbolizing division and connection was set for demolition, Dr. Price and People for People came together to repair it–literally and metaphorically–showing what’s possible when a community unites.
http://www.nnp2p.org/
Ptown: The Frat Brutha in Churchland
Truth Be Told: Virginia
10/11/24 • 11 min
Despite being STRONGLY encouraged to find a home elsewhere, Speaker Don Scott finds a community that embraces all of him.
VB: The Safe House in Mill Dam
Truth Be Told: Virginia
04/09/24 • 8 min
Step into Mill Dam–specifically the Haynes family's world, where basketball games with a makeshift hoop and a home that was a haven for kids reveal a profound tale of communal care. When trying to build a village, does nostalgia move us forward or hold us back?
NN: The Yogis on Warwick
Truth Be Told: Virginia
11/19/24 • 10 min
From heartbreak and injury to healing and empowerment, Sean and Rylan’s gym is more than a fitness center–it’s a space for rebuilding lives and restoring community in Newport News.
https://www.bgr8fitness.com/
Ptown: The Stooges on Broadway
Truth Be Told: Virginia
10/11/24 • 9 min
Mrs. Sharlene experienced a poverty of wealth and of love in her early years. Despite it all, she found a way to raise her daughter differently, without ever forgetting where she came from.
NN: Voice of Reason in the Court House
Truth Be Told: Virginia
11/19/24 • 10 min
Angela Reason’s photo is the only one of its kind on a wall of history—she’s a mom and the first Black, female Clerk of Court in Newport News. With compassion and conviction, she uses her role to witness and uplift the community, even in its toughest moments.
https://www.sustainequity.org/
NN: The Linebacker at CNU
Truth Be Told: Virginia
11/19/24 • 9 min
What happens when a sidelined athlete takes a stand? In 2019, Kelo traded his football gear for activism, rallying his university to recognize MLK Day. Hear how he tackled systemic indifference and scored a win for justice at Christopher Newport University.
- Kelo’s Petition: https://www.change.org/p/paul-trible-in-respect-of-martin-luther-king-jr-classes-should-be-canceled-mlk-day-january-21-2019
- Uprooted: https://www.propublica.org/article/uprooted-documentary-christopher-newport-university-black-neighborhoods
- Restorative Justice follow up: https://www.propublica.org/article/christopher-newport-university-black-community-uprooted-task-force
- https://www.whro.org/virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism/2024-04-23/the-university-uprooted-a-black-neighborhood-then-its-policies-reduced-the-black-presence-on-campus
- 8% Article: https://issuu.com/thecaptainslog9/docs/issue_17
- https://issuu.com/thecaptainslog9/docs/clogvol50iss14real
- https://willardmaxwell.org/
NN: The Ivey Leagues in Christopher Shores
Truth Be Told: Virginia
11/19/24 • 13 min
Imagine a high school education so transformative that it fuels a lifelong mission for change. Joni Ivey reflects on the final days of her historic Black high school, the fight for integration, and how she helped create a new legacy for education in Southern Newport News.
https://www.dailypress.com/2017/02/06/resistance-and-repercussions-newport-news-residents-look-back-at-schools-desegregation/
https://heritage.nn.k12.va.us/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Truth Be Told: Virginia have?
Truth Be Told: Virginia currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Truth Be Told: Virginia cover?
The podcast is about Black, Society & Culture, History, Personal Journals, Virginia, Documentary, Podcasts, Black History and Race.
What is the most popular episode on Truth Be Told: Virginia?
The episode title 'Norfolk: The Candy Lady in Norview' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Truth Be Told: Virginia?
The average episode length on Truth Be Told: Virginia is 11 minutes.
When was the first episode of Truth Be Told: Virginia?
The first episode of Truth Be Told: Virginia was released on Apr 9, 2024.
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