Congressman Bobby Scott delivers a $3 million check to fund Chesapeake's first public swimming pool, fulfilling a promise to improve quality of life in the community....
The Biden administration's $125 million investment in grants for underserved small businesses aims to empower entrepreneurs in minority communities. The Capital Readiness Program aims to provide...
Virginia Beach faces challenges in reforming its election system after a court ruling, but activists push for change to ensure fair representation. #VotingRights #CivilRights
The 60th Anniversary March on Washington continues the fight for civil rights amid challenges to voting rights and economic opportunities for African-Americans.
Portsmouth City Council allocates $50,000 for perpetual care of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery in need of restoration. #CemeteryRestoration #BlackHistory
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity moves 2025 convention from Florida due to "harmful, racist, and insensitive" policies affecting African-Americans.
Tony Bennett, the legendary singer, left an indelible mark on history through his activism for civil rights, advocating for equality and justice.
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...