
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,...

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,...

Quincy Jones, a musical icon whose career spanned over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Jones’s...

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, a pioneering Black Virginia Tech graduate who played a pivotal role in increasing Black student enrollment at the university, passed away at age...

A bronze statue of Henrietta Lacks was unveiled in South Boston, honoring her legacy and the contributions of her HeLa cells, which revolutionized medical research worldwide....

In celebration of its 124th anniversary, the New Journal and Guide honored seven NAACP branches from Hampton Roads at the 10th Annual Impacting Lives Breakfast Ceremony,...

Rep. Colin Allred highlights the importance of voting in safeguarding democracy, fighting voter suppression, and honoring the legacies of civil rights icons like John Lewis and...

David Greenberg's "John Lewis: A Life" offers an in-depth exploration of the civil rights icon’s life, from his early struggles with racism to his pivotal role...