
The Hampton Roads Community Action Program will honor eight regional leaders during its 2026 Community Builders Awards on June 4,...

Delegate Cliff Hayes warns that while artificial intelligence presents major opportunities, the rapid rise of AI also brings growing concerns over misinformation, privacy, bias, and the...

Author Robert Naylor Jr. explores how imposter syndrome among Black professionals is often rooted in systemic bias, forcing many to work “twice as good” while navigating...

The New Journal and Guide mourns the loss of longtime columnist Sean C. Bowers, whose decades of fearless commentary championed justice, equity, and democracy across local...

A growing spotlight on age is reshaping key congressional races as veteran Black lawmakers defend decades of influence against rising challengers eager to redefine leadership in...

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Williamsburg’s historic First Baptist Church is strengthening security while preserving its legacy as one of the nation’s oldest Black congregations. #BlackHistory...

As midterms approach, renewed GOP backing of the SAVE America Act and talk of deploying ICE or even troops to polling sites have ignited fierce debate...

A growing share of Americans are reaching age 40 without ever marrying, with the trend especially pronounced among African Americans. New Pew Research data highlights shifting...

The Urban League of Hampton Roads marked its 42nd Regional MLK Community Celebration at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, drawing 1,400 guests and featuring a surprise...

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....