
Charlie Rangel, the legendary congressman and Harlem statesman, leaves behind a powerful legacy of civil rights advocacy, urban renewal, and historic leadership that shaped Black political...

Virginia mourns Judge Jerrauld C. Jones, a pioneering civil rights-era figure who rose from school desegregation to state legislator and judge, leaving behind a legacy of...

Across the nation, HBCU commencement speakers like LeVar Burton, Don Scott, Cornel West, and Fawn Weaver delivered powerful messages of resilience, excellence, and purpose to the...

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...