Dr. Bill Cannady, a pioneering force in Virginia’s public education system and former state superintendent, is remembered for his transformative leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on...
A new report reveals how HBCUs are using online education to expand access, support working adults, and grow enrollment—fueling long-term institutional success and equity in higher...
Community leaders gathered to celebrate Geraldine Talley Hobby’s 80th birthday, honoring her legacy as one of the first Black students to desegregate Norfolk schools and her...
The Chesapeake Democratic Women honored six exceptional high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships during their annual luncheon, recognizing academic excellence and community service in the spirit...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
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,...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
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...
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...