Volunteers at Courtland’s 128-year-old Helping Hand Cemetery have identified 100 of 200 unmarked graves, honoring Black veterans and community leaders...
Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
A newly opened exhibit at Fort Norfolk uncovers one of Norfolk’s most profound Civil War stories: Black Union soldiers guarding Confederate prisoners. Learn how this hidden...
Virginia Beach celebrated African-American Music Month with a live performance featuring Plunky & Oneness, youth ensembles, and a powerful tribute to local Black history and culture....
The NBA paid tribute to Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton during the 2025 Draft for their groundbreaking roles as the league's first Black...
Amara and Kenneth Oparaji, twin siblings and co-valedictorians of Suffolk Christian Academy’s Class of 2025, are headed to top Virginia universities after delivering inspiring commencement speeches....
In 1961, Edward Terle pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's death, but the mysterious death of James Turner—key witness and Black man—raised racial tensions and...
Fort Lee in Virginia now honors Black hero Fitz Lee, a Buffalo Soldier who earned the Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War, replacing its previous...
President Biden reflects on the legacy of Juneteenth from Galveston, urging Americans to protect democracy through voting and historical truth. #Juneteenth #Biden #VotingRights #BlackHistory #Galveston #ReedyChapel...