Norvel Lee Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist

This new book, from a friend of mine, is very timely. The author's website is http://www.kennethfconklin.com​​​​​​​ Norvel LaFallette Ray Lee was an American military officer, boxer, civil rights activist, and educator. Lee was born in Botetourt County and attended segregated public schools. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 and completed the … Continue reading Norvel Lee Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist

New Book

A fellow member of Virginia Writers Club has just released a new book.  See her release below. (FYI: VWC celebrated its 100 year anniversary last year.) Author Katherine Gotthardt Says, "Get Happy, Dammit" Bristow, Virginia writer and poet Katherine Gotthardt, M.Ed. recently announced her eighth book, Get Happy, Dammit – Staying Inspired and Motivated in … Continue reading New Book