Charlottesville, VA – August 7, 2024 – Vinegar Hill Magazine, a leading independent African American publishing company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in Central Virginia, has been formally commended by the Virginia House of Delegates.

House Resolution No. 430, introduced on March 7, 2024, recognizes Vinegar Hill Magazine’s significant contributions to the community through its commitment to inclusive storytelling, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering a stronger sense of community.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Virginia House of Delegates,” said Sarad Davenport, Chief Operating Officer at Vinegar Hill Magazine. “This commendation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and the vision of our founder, Eddie Harris, and it inspires us to continue our mission of empowering the Black community and creating a more equitable society.”

Vinegar Hill Magazine has been at the forefront of amplifying the voices and experiences of the African American community in Central Virginia. Through its partnership with the Charlottesville Inclusive Media Project, the magazine has played a vital role in elevating conversations and stories that often go unheard.

Vinegar Hill is grateful for patrons Callsen, Anthony, Askew, Carr, Clark, Cohen, Cousins, Feggans, Gardner, Glass, Henson, Hernandez, Jones, Keys-Gamarra, Krizek, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Martinez, McClure, McQuinn, Price, Reaser, Shin, Simon, Simonds, Srinivasan and Ward for bringing this to the House floor.