Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
Through a heartfelt partnership between the Cousinz Festival and Dominion Energy, Norfolk’s Staten family received critical home upgrades just in time for summer heat, highlighting the...
Portsmouth is recruiting freelance videographers to document the city’s stories, with hopes of producing award-worthy content that highlights local culture, history, and community life. #PortsmouthVA #FreelanceVideographer...
A newly opened exhibit at Fort Norfolk uncovers one of Norfolk’s most profound Civil War stories: Black Union soldiers guarding Confederate prisoners. Learn how this hidden...
Virginia Beach celebrated African-American Music Month with a live performance featuring Plunky & Oneness, youth ensembles, and a powerful tribute to local Black history and culture....
In 1961, Edward Terle pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's death, but the mysterious death of James Turner—key witness and Black man—raised racial tensions and...
Mayor Kenny Alexander, Norfolk’s first Black mayor, confirms he will complete his current term but not seek reelection in 2028, as he transitions into a new...
After losing a primary he calls unfair, Chesapeake Sheriff Dave Rosado vows to continue his re-election bid as a write-in candidate this November. #DaveRosado #ChesapeakeVA #WriteInRosado...
Mayor Kenny Alexander, Norfolk’s first Black mayor, confirms he will complete his current term but not seek reelection in 2028, as he transitions into a new...
The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation hosted its annual luncheon honoring the legacy of the U.S. Colored Troops, awarding scholarships, and celebrating Black history with inspiring speakers and...