Vocal Virginia

There is strength in building a life that feels gentler to live inside. The peace we work hard to find is worth honoring.

Vocal Virginia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

As we recognize Juneteenth, we honor Black freedom, resilience, leadership, and the ongoing work of building communities rooted in dignity, equity, and belonging.

We will reopen on Monday, June 21. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

Mary Todd Lincoln and the Double Standard of Mental Illness Abraham Lincoln’s depression became a source of empathy and gravitas, writes Lois Romano. Mary Lincoln’s struggles were used against her.