
Rev. Dr. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr., a civil rights pioneer and one of the first Black students to desegregate Lynchburg public schools, passed on May 12,...

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced a $105M Trust Fund aimed at repairing the generational harm caused by the 1921 Greenwood Massacre, focusing on housing, cultural preservation,...

Pamela Hemphill, a convicted January 6 rioter, has formally rejected Donald Trump’s clemency offer, insisting on accountability for her actions during the Capitol insurrection. #January6 #CapitolRiot...

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...

With fewer than 32% of Americans having a will, First Baptist Church on Bute Street will host a free seminar June 17 to educate the public...

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...

Chief Larry Boone recounts the personal and professional turmoil of leading Norfolk’s police force in the wake of George Floyd’s death—navigating trust, identity, and public unrest...

The Republican-led House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” slashing Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits—impacting millions nationwide and drawing harsh Democratic backlash. #MedicareCuts #MedicaidCuts #SNAP...

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...

Governor Wes Moore signs 170 new Maryland bills into law, addressing reckless driving, reproductive rights, disability ID access, environmental protection, and public safety in a landmark...