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BUZZ + Christiansburg Institute Watch Party Fundraiser 940 470 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ + Christiansburg Institute Watch Party Fundraiser

Join us for a pop-up museum exhibit, documentary screening, and panel discussion curated by Christiansburg Institute and Buzz4Good.

For 100 years, the Christiansburg Institute stood as one of the finest schools for Black Africans in Virginia. Founded in 1866 just a year after the Civil War put an end to slavery, Christiansburg Institute became a testament to African-American self-preservation, educating thousands of students on its 185-acre campus. Education giants such as Booker T. Washington served as superintendent.

But in 1966 school integration finally took hold in Virginia … and Christiansburg Institute’s legacy was quite literally whitewashed away. Its academic buildings were shuttered. Its students scattered to previously whites-only schools. Its land subdivided and sold off. Today all that’s left is one abandoned building on four acres.

But there’s a group of passionate people dedicated to preserving its history … and creating a catalyst for community conversations, racial justice and change.

BUZZ celebrates Arts in Roanoke City Public Schools 900 503 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ celebrates Arts in Roanoke City Public Schools

As originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2023, on Blue Ridge PBS …

From marching bands and string ensembles to musical theater, visual arts and all-star choruses, Roanoke City Public Schools’ arts programs are second to none in Virginia.

But coming out of the Covid pandemic, many students and their families too often aren’t aware of all the free artistic offerings — and life-long opportunities — that the school system provides.

In partnership with the Roanoke Cultural Endowment and City of Roanoke, BUZZ highlights the programs and people that comprise the Roanoke City Public Schools’ arts education … in hopes that more children will be inspired to participate.

BUZZ stars Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia 900 483 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ stars Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia

As broadcast on Blue Ridge PBS on Jan. 18, 2023 … our 27th episode of BUZZ features Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia!

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia offers a safe place to learn and grow, plus life-enhancing programs and character development experiences for hundreds of schoolchildren. 

Within its 11 sites in Roanoke, Salem, Montgomery and Franklin counties, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia promotes the development of boys and girls by instilling “a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, a sense of belonging, and a sense of influence.”

In need of a digital overhaul, Boys & Girls Clubs receives a website upgrade from BUZZ partner and marketing magician Carrie Cousins.

Funding for this BUZZ is provided by:

BUZZ Watch Party for Arts in Roanoke City Public Schools 900 506 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ Watch Party for Arts in Roanoke City Public Schools

You’re invited to our free Watch Party on Jan. 18 at the Grandin Theatre for our new episode featuring “Staying Connected through the Arts in Roanoke City Public Schools.”

BUZZ Watch Party - YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge

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From marching bands and string ensembles to musical theater, visual arts and all-star choruses, Roanoke City Public Schools’ arts programs are second to none in Virginia. 

But coming out of the Covid pandemic, many students and their families too often aren’t aware of all the free artistic offerings — and life-long opportunities — that the school system provides. 

In partnership with the Roanoke Cultural Endowment and City of Roanoke, BUZZ highlights the programs and people that comprise the Roanoke City Public Schools’ arts education … in hopes that more children will be inspired to participate.

BUZZ 2022 Year in Review Video 1024 583 Michael Hemphill

BUZZ 2022 Year in Review Video

Thank you for being a buzz4good in 2022 and looking forward to more BUZZ 🐝 in 2023!

In our 2022 Year in Review, we feature the great work that nonprofits do in Virginia, and we highlight the marketing professionals who donated their time and talent to help these organizations attract more donors, volunteers and clients to their cause.

In 2022, these pros provided pro bono website development, social media campaigns, rebranding, new logos, free billboard and print advertising, and on and on, all to help nonprofits achieve more buzz!