The city of Portsmouth honored State Senator L. Louise Lucas by renaming a street near the casino she championed. A...
Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, a Portsmouth native and retired U.S. diplomat, passed on September 29, 2024. His distinguished career spanned military service, ambassadorships in Africa, and teaching...
Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, known for his iconic roles in Good Times and Roots, has passed away at the age of 84. Amos leaves behind a...
The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the pioneering "Hidden Figures"—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden—for their groundbreaking contributions to NASA and the...
A new study highlights that Black women in the U.S. face higher breast cancer mortality rates compared to white women across all subtypes, stressing the urgent...
Norfolk’s historic Blyden Branch Library celebrates 103 years with a two-day event, including a program at the Attucks Theater and a free community day filled with...
Richmond’s Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia has been added to a prestigious national network of civil rights sites, highlighting its significant role in...
A recent study reveals that Black men living in disadvantaged, high-stress neighborhoods are more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer. The findings highlight the impact of...
Tito Jackson, an iconic member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. His contributions to music, both with the Jackson 5...
Newly released letters and notes from journalist William Bradford Huie show that he concealed vital details in the 1955 Emmett Till murder story, prioritizing financial interests...