Leaders with Village in the Valley (ViVa), a prominent community organization dedicated to elevating and uniting the Black community while fostering connections with other cultures in the Rio Grande Valley, recently announced the recipients of its annual scholarship program.On July 10, seven outstanding local students were identified as winners who earned a combined total of $5,000 in scholarships.The scholarship program, designed to recognize exceptional academic achievements and community engagement, attracted numerous talented high school seniors who are members in good standing of Village in the Valley.Applicants were required to submit compelling essays on various topics, ranging from fostering unity to ...