
A new historical marker in Harrisonburg commemorates the bravery of Black families and Judge John Paul during Virginia's Massive Resistance era, highlighting school desegregation victories that...

Coach Tommy Reamon, Sr., who passed on May 22, leaves behind a transformative legacy that shaped young athletes, coaches, and communities through football, mentorship, and unwavering...

The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation will host its annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 14, 2025, at the Greenbrier Country Club, featuring keynote speaker Capt. Edward W. Gantt...

Terrance Afer-Anderson reflects on the historic legacies of Norfolk’s St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches—pillars of African-American resilience—and his award-winning films that preserve their powerful...

Former President Joe Biden’s advanced prostate cancer diagnosis is reigniting urgent conversations around racial disparities in treatment and outcomes for Black men across the U.S. #ProstateCancer...

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...

Before Memorial Day became a national tradition, African-Americans in Portsmouth observed “Decoration Day” to honor fallen heroes with parades and grave adornments—a legacy being revived this...

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...

The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation is organizing a bus trip to Hopewell, VA for the 2025 Shove Off Day ceremony, highlighting Virginia’s key role in the journey...

The Supreme Court has ruled Alabama’s redistricting violated the Voting Rights Act, marking a major win for Black voters and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in...