by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
ERICA JONES spent most of her life as a vegetarian. As the youngest in her family, her mother raised her as a vegetarian, but she allowed her to venture out and eat meat. But, after the mad cow disease epidemic plagued the U.S. in the ‘90s, she consciously decided not...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
STEP INTO Freddie’s — the epitome of camaraderie, sports, and all the feels of enjoying fantastic food and fun. As you enter, the scent of delectable barbecued brisket and warm, salted french fries envelop your senses, immediately making you feel right at home....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Stories
AS A member of a group of people that only make up about 14% of the country’s population, and as a woman, I have faced unique challenges and experiences that have shaped my identity and journey of faith. I often find it difficult to embrace my “different.” In...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Cover
BRIANNA TRULICK is a next-generation advocate for children’s education and community empowerment. She is a shining example of the strength, passion, and empowerment that runs deep in her family’s roots. Born and raised in the welcoming community of Manchester, she was...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
JACK BEACHBOARD represents the next generation of leaders, defined by their natural-born talents, compassion, and empathy. Beachboard found his love for swimming at an early age, a pursuit that would ultimately equip him with such invaluable life skills. Born and...
