
Long before GPS guided millions, Gladys West’s mathematical precision made it possible. The Virginia-born Navy mathematician reshaped modern navigation, proving that quiet genius can transform the...

After 34 years of bold, community-driven journalism, the Richmond Free Press has published its final edition. Founded by Raymond H. Boone Sr., the newspaper reshaped public...

The Honorable Florine R. Clarke, a trailblazing civic leader and the first African American woman to serve on the Chesapeake City Council, has passed at 96,...

As Black History Month marks 100 years of national commemoration in 2026, the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and ASALH reminds the nation that Black history...

The NVIDIA Blackwell AI superchip is named for David Harold Blackwell, a brilliant Black mathematician whose work underpins modern artificial intelligence. His story exposes how racism...

Norfolk officials and residents unveiled a historic marker at the Attucks Theatre, recognizing its 107-year legacy as a cornerstone of Black history, culture, and community preservation....

Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat months before Rosa Parks and later helped end bus segregation through the courts, has died at...

By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking up the mantle he left behind....

As Roanoke considers an apology and a proposed reparations fund for the destruction of Black neighborhoods like Gainsboro, critics warn that words without financial redress risk...

Communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, concerts, days of service, and unity events that reflect...