Robert J. Omohundro, an African-American physicist born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, played a significant and often overlooked role in the development of the atomic bomb...
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), the ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the...
Excerpt (less than 200 characters): "Commemorating 60 years of progress and activism at the Anniversary March on Washington." Hashtags: #MarchOnWashington60 #CivilRightsLegacy
Florida A&M legend Ken Riley's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to his remarkable journey from quarterback to defensive back...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center (VAACC) is making a significant impact by preserving history, engaging the community, and fostering partnerships for a better future. #CulturalPreservation #CommunityEngagement
Portsmouth City Council allocates $50,000 for perpetual care of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery in need of restoration. #CemeteryRestoration #BlackHistory
The confidential settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific over the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells sets a precedent for compensation and control of HeLa cells.
President Biden establishes the Emmett Till National Monument, honoring the legacy of Emmett Till and the fight against racial injustice.
Jesse Jackson retires from leading Rainbow-PUSH after 52 years, leaving a powerful civil rights legacy and advocating for social change.
A lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has been dismissed, disappointing survivors but raising awareness of the historical damage and persistent disparities faced...