Despite early successes in land cultivation, freedmen faced devastating setbacks as President Andrew Johnson reversed policies and returned land to former Confederates, undermining the promise of...
In a landmark advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis, highlighting the rising rates of firearm-related deaths and...
New Journal and Guide Publisher Brenda H. Andrews joins the 2024 VIAHA Hall of Fame inductees, honoring the contributions of African-American students and leaders. The ceremony...
The Fourth Annual Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation Luncheon featured a keynote by Brenda H. Andrews, inspiring speeches, and scholarships for local students. The event highlighted the importance...
Juneteenth, more than marking the end of slavery, symbolizes hope, persistence, and the continuous fight for racial justice. As we celebrate, we also honor the progress...
The 2024 NAACP Convention in Las Vegas will honor Dr. Henry Louis Gates with the prestigious Spingarn Award. This year’s theme, "All In," underscores the NAACP’s...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center, the New Journal and Guide, and the Chrysler Museum of Art hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Norfolk, featuring historical accounts,...
Join the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation for a two-day celebration in Washington D.C. on June 18-19. Highlights include a Juneteenth Parade to the White House Ellipse,...
Project 2025, a conservative manifesto crafted by the Heritage Foundation, outlines sweeping changes that threaten the progress and rights of African-Americans, including attacks on affirmative action,...
Eight Black men are suing American Airlines after being removed from a flight due to alleged body odor, a claim they deny and believe was racially...