PORTSMOUTH Efforts by the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth have resulted in I.C. Norcom High Schol being designated as the location of a historical highway...
HAMPTON Hampton University celebrated three events this past weekend: the 125th anniversary of the University, Dr. William R. Harvey’s 40th anniversary as President, and homecoming. On...
While minorities, including African-Americans, make up 18 percent of the nation’s public school teachers, nearly half of the public school students will be Black and Hispanic....
Norfolk NAACP President Joe Dillard Jr. said he has seen several changes since he assumed office four years ago. For example, the number of discrimination complaints...
The Veterans Administrations (V.A.) and other agencies and non-profits spend billions supporting the millions of veterans who have fought to defend the nation. There is also a small army of...
From 2008 to 2011, the percentage of students of color enrolled in the nation’s public schools rose to 48 percent. But the percentage of teachers of color...
At least 3,000 prospective college students are expected to attend a scholarship fair that will be held at Norfolk State University on Oct. 21 and 22...
NORFOLK Internationally acclaimed author and chef Ashbell McElveen has some sage advice for aspiring cooks and chefs in Hampton Roads. Be passionate about your craft he...
HAMPTON ROADS State Sen. Lionell Spruill, Sr. hosted his annual fundraising dinner October 5 at the Delta By Marriott In Chesapeake. It was a full house...
NORFOLK The YWCA South Hampton Roads is leading a community-wide effort in October to raise awareness about domestic violence, a dark secret of American society that...