
Ben Jealous reflects on celebrating Black music at Andrew Jackson’s former plantation during Juneteenth, confronting the painful contradictions of American...

A decade in the making, “Sam Allen: A New October” premiered in Norfolk, celebrating the life and legacy of Negro Leagues standout Sam Allen, whose journey...

Norfolk’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration will feature a major “New Juneteenth Walk in History” exhibit presented by The New Journal and Guide, alongside live music, cultural programming,...

Before Memorial Day became a national observance, Black communities in Norfolk and Portsmouth honored fallen soldiers through “Decoration Day,” preserving the legacy of Civil War veterans...

Leaders and community members gathered at Fort Monroe to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, honoring the 1619 arrival of enslaved Africans and preserving a powerful...

At 100 years old, Dr. Andrew Billingsley’s journey from sharecroppers to celebrated scholar reflects a lifetime of impact on sociology, education, and Black family studies, inspiring...

The New Journal and Guide mourns the loss of longtime columnist Sean C. Bowers, whose decades of fearless commentary championed justice, equity, and democracy across local...

A Norfolk congregation was stunned to learn that a beloved 102-year-old church member quietly served in the historic all-Black, all-female 6888 Battalion during World War II—an...

A new monument in Franklin County challenges long-held narratives of the Civil War, highlighting the true role of Black soldiers whose sacrifices helped shape the nation—far...

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...