| Betty Ann Levin got a disturbing phone call on Sunday morning. Her neighbor told her anti-Semitic flyers had been distributed throughout their community in Virginia Beach. Levin quickly went to investigate and found one in her driveway. The flyers â which took aim at Jewish executives who work for Disney and included a website address that links to anti-Semitic videos â were left in driveways throughout several neighborhoods in Richmond and Virginia Beach last weekend. Although some were shocked, itâs far from the only such incident in the state. The Anti-Defamation League reports that Virginia had the second-highest number of incidents involving white supremacist propaganda in the nation last year. And it has steadily increased in the last few years. Advocates for equality and inclusion say itâs an issue that needs attention because the hateful messages can lead to deadly consequences. But they caution it should be addressed in a measured way that doesnât unintentionally amplify the propaganda. Read more in the Sunday Main News section
KeâNyzjah Ferebee stood by the kitchen island in her pink apron, adding cupcake liners to a muffin pan. She used an ice cream scoop to fill each with vanilla cake batter to ensure they would look identical. A finished batch sat on the counter with white buttercream swirled on top. The cupcakes were for a 2-year-oldâs Moana-themed birthday party. The next day, she had orders for a two-tiered cake and two birthday cakes. She also planned to bake a fourth cake using the Lambeth method â an old English decorating technique with royal icing. The baker, 16, wore a cream-colored skirt and matching blouse that peeked from the sides of the apron. Sheâd already given her mother instructions on what to wear to coordinate with hers â a requirement for events and meetings. KeâNyzjahâs heels clicked on the floor as she cleaned up her mess; she prefers a clean workstation. Her mother washed the pink mixing bowl. While most teenagers are spending the summer hanging out with friends and working, KeâNyzjah is filling orders, updating her website and getting new branding photos. She owns and operates KayKe (pronounced âcakeâ) Bakery, a home-based business in Chesapeake specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes. She offers 14 flavors (including blueberry lemon, carrot and German chocolate) with a choice of five buttercream frostings and three fruit fillings. She requires at least two to four weeksâ notice on orders, and she gets six to seven a week. Read more in the Sunday Break section Kate Bushâs 1985 hit âRunning Up That Hillâ still stuck in your head? Still reeling from the twists of Season Fourâs âStranger Things,â a sci-fi Netflix megahit based in the 1980s? Weâre here to help. The series follows a group of teens from fictional Hawkins, Indiana, who are fighting off the supernatural with the help of one powerful girl. The show has won seven Emmys and received 13 nominations for its latest season, including an impressive nod for Outstanding Drama Series. Its fan base runs from young folks to older viewers, particularly Gen Xers, who love the touches from their childhoods including â80s rock, VHS tapes and Walkman cassette players. Hereâs a list of 11 Hampton Roads spots that can keep your love for â80s nostalgia going. Read more in the Sunday Break section When Karan Mulkey opened Rooms, Blooms & More in 2002, friends pulled things out of their attics to help her fill the small store. Within 2 ½ years, Mulkeyâs consignment business outgrew that location and relocated to a 1,700-square -foot space in Newport Newsâ Hilton Village. From antique and modern home furnishings to flower design and interior decorating consultations, Mulkey has all facets of her businessâs name covered. After 20 years in business, the store has developed a dedicated following thanks to maintaining a steady flow of items with store manager Allison Hund, Mulkeyâs daughter, and five part-time employees knowing the value of each piece. Read more in the Sunday Work & Money section
Note to readers: Parade Magazine is not scheduled to publish this Sunday, July 31st. For a sneek peak at the August 7th issue - see below! Diane Keaton Walter Scott Asks ... Rebecca Hall What America Eats - Refreshing Summer Salad | 