Amber Coles

How Do I Choose the Best Hearing Protection?

Think about what noises you encounter daily. Do you work in an environment where you wear other protection while you work? Are ear plugs best or would earmuffs be better? Is it usually hot or cold where you work? Do you work outside or inside? Another thing to think about is how often you need to hear when someone is speaking. Before buying hearing protection, really think about the environment you’re in every day and decide what protection is best for everyday use.

Assess How Much Noise Reduct

Spring Registration Now Open for the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University

Spring Registration Now Open for the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University

[RICHMOND, VA – March 1, 2022] – Spring 2022 registration is now open for the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University.

The four courses offered, Gospel Heritage, Worship 101, Song Writing, Publishing, & Licensing, and The Power of Sacred Music will leave students with knowledge of the history and evolution of gospel music, how to craft anthems and melodies that

From Shutdown to the “New Normal:” Reintroducing Your Ears to Sounds

Roughly two years into the pandemic, and the world is still adjusting to the “new normal.” At the start, many of you went from commuting back and forth to the office to commuting back and forth down the hall to a home office. Such a drastic change like that affects more than just your daily routine. It could also have affected your hearing.

Many offices have a certain hustle and bustle and with that comes a certain amount of noise exposure. However, with many of us working remotely, you may hav

Virginia Union University Holds Inaugural Legislative Day at the Virginia General Assembly

Virginia Union University Holds Inaugural Legislative Day at the Virginia General Assembly. VUU is the first Historically Black College or University to visit and be recognized by the Virginia Senate and the Virginia House of Delegates during the General Assembly session.

Case Studies — waterers

Freelance opportunity to tell the stories of nine recipients of funds from nonprofit The Waterers based in the Midwest. All case studies were written by me.

The Waterers are the entrusted fund stewards of the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native Nations geographic region Assembly. Our Assembly centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) creatives as leaders. Our gift-making strategy attends to the nuance and complexities of this region.

Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program Bridges the Gap for Hispanic Farmer —

As the Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes increasing numbers of residents of diverse ethnicities, the Hispanic population in particular continues to soar—and so do their needs for Extension services.

This population now comprises nearly 11% of the state's total population, a significant increase from 8% a decade ago. Of this population, there are those who want to start their own farm enterprises. To assist them, the Small Farm Outreach Program (SFOP), part of the Virginia Cooperative Extension

Let’s Talk: The Dangers or Miracles of Science and Technology

Jurassic Park was one of the first times I can remember where I wondered what could happen if we went too far with or technological and scientific advancements. Was I the only one? Anyone? Ok, I was an honors nerd and it’s not my fault they forced me to think deeply at a young age. But think about it, how far is too far?

Monster: Review

I would like to preface this post with a couple of things. One, I read this book twice — once in middle school and again in high school. The book was that good and Walter Dean Myers is a God amongst writers. Two, as a Black woman in this world, I am very protective of my Black men, so stories like this always boil my blood.