
Regina Belle is mourning the loss of longtime friend and musical partner Peabo Bryson, reflecting on a decades-long relationship that...

Teens With a Purpose has honored Virginia’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureates, highlighting young writers from Midlothian and Chesapeake whose poetry explores identity, injustice, and social change...

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has helped generate nearly $2 million in sales for Black-owned bookstores through his latest book tour, combining advocacy, economic empowerment, and...

Aspire Art Gallery honored 23 volunteers in Norfolk for their vital role in building a thriving arts hub that supports youth programs, community engagement, and cultural...

Hampton University brings top journalists and media leaders together for a critical conversation on trust, press freedom, and AI’s growing influence. The State of the Media...

A powerful new anthem honoring Juneteenth will debut in Portsmouth before echoing in Norfolk, blending music, history, and culture in a moving tribute to freedom and...

Norfolk Harborfest® marks its 50th year with a powerhouse lineup led by Patti LaBelle, blending music, maritime tradition, and Juneteenth celebration into one of the region’s...

In honor of National Poetry Month and the U.S. Postal Service’s release of its 49th Black Heritage Stamp, The New Journal and Guide remembers Phillis Wheatley...

A new memoir, It’s Never Too Late, captures Marla Gibbs’s highs and lows—from breaking barriers on The Jeffersons to receiving her flowers at 94—and shows how...

A powerful independent film, “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” screened at Norfolk’s Naro Cinema, exposing the U.S. military’s environmental impact while sparking dialogue on justice, war, and global...