WORD IN BLACK — The 2022 proclamation from President Biden for National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week pointed out their incredible contributions to society: “HBCUs...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center (VAACC) recently unveiled “Peace Quilt,” a new mural by artist Steve Prince in Williamsburg. This public art piece, the third of...
Spelman alumna Rosalind Brewer, a Fortune 500 executive, steps in as interim president following Dr. Helene Gayle's departure, bringing transformative leadership to the esteemed HBCU. #SpelmanCollege...
Congressional leaders call on President Biden to address mass incarceration's systemic injustices through executive clemency, aiming to reunite families and end discriminatory sentencing practices. #MassIncarceration #CriminalJusticeReform...
Edward Pollard’s 1866 book, "The Lost Cause," shaped white supremacy narratives, echoing through Trump’s presidency and modern racial politics. #TheLostCause #WhiteSupremacy #ConfederateHistory #BlackHistory #TrumpEra #RacialJustice #HistoricalTruth
Norfolk-born Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose, founder of the International Congress of Black Women, passed away on November 10 at age 88. A lifelong advocate for justice...
Alexandra Gramby of Louisiana was crowned National Miss Juneteenth 2025 in Atlanta, standing out as a student leader and advocate for youth issues. The National Miss...
The restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest surviving school for Black children in America, nears completion. This historic site reflects a story of resilience...
Four years after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a former Louisville police officer has been convicted of civil rights violations. Despite the conviction, questions persist...
The U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame will induct eight trailblazing veterans, including Benjamin Earl Davis, Jr., the first Black Air Force general, and Charles F. Bolden,...