Civil rights pioneer Barbara Rose Johns is set to replace Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall, honoring her pivotal role in desegregation and Black student activism...
The Basilica of St. Mary in Norfolk celebrated Father Jim Curran’s 25 years of priesthood, honoring his pastoral compassion, community activism, and deep connection with the...
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,...
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...
Celebrate Healthcare’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedomfest on June 15 in Hampton brings music, culture, health services, and family fun to Mill Point Park in honor 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...
Portsmouth’s Umoja Festival returned for its 33rd year, drawing crowds to the waterfront for a vibrant celebration of African-American culture through music, food, art, and unity....