Betty Jean Reed Kea, a member of the Norfolk 17 who desegregated Granby High School in 1959, passed away May 13 in Baltimore, just days before...
Mark Whitaker’s The Afterlife of Malcolm X explores the civil rights icon’s lasting impact, unresolved questions around his murder, and how his voice still echoes in...
Norfolk State University celebrated its 114th Commencement on May 10, 2025, awarding diplomas to over 600 graduates with guest speaker Sheryl Lee Ralph delivering an empowering...
By Dennis Edwards Editorial Columnist They were black as a raven in flight on a sunny, clear day, just like her hair. With a clarity that...
Beatrice Coleman, one of the last surviving members of the historic all-Black 6888th Battalion, marked her 103rd birthday in Hampton, celebrating a trailblazing life of service,...
The acquittal of three former Memphis officers in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols has ignited national outrage, with civil rights leaders calling it a miscarriage...
A powerful new memoir anthology, A Gathering of Voices, brings together six acclaimed writers—including Denise Nicholas and Hattie Winston—to share personal, lyrical stories of resilience, growth,...
Black America is celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, whose Creole and Haitian lineage traces back to New Orleans’ 7th Ward, marking a historic moment...
High-profile Black women like Susan L. Taylor, Alicia Keys, and Simone Biles are shattering stigma by sharing how they battled and beat depression, helping others find...
Seven exceptional individuals will be inducted into the VIA Heritage Association Hall of Fame on June 20 in Charlottesville, celebrating achievements in athletics, education, and leadership...
