“Norfolk’s Ballerina Belonged To The World”

"Lorraine Graves, renowned for her grace and talent, leaves behind a legacy that transcends borders. From her humble beginnings in Norfolk to the international stages of...

Passes At Age 81: Remembering Rev. Marcellus L. Harris, Jr.

"Rev. Marcellus L. Harris Jr. leaves behind a legacy of tireless activism, unwavering compassion, and fearless advocacy for the marginalized." #RevMarcellusHarris #SocialJustice #CommunityActivism #Legacy

Passes: Jim Brown, 87, NFL Great, Actor, Activist

This article pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of Jim Brown, the legendary NFL player, actor, and activist. From his remarkable football career to his...

Obituary: Bishop Levi E. Willis II, 69 Reflections of A Consecrated Life 

Special To The New Journal and Guide Bishop Levi Edgar Willis II , born August 16, 1953, passed away January 13, 2023, at age 69 He...

Mrs. Thurgood Marshall Passes At Age 94

FALLS CHURCH, VA Cecilia Marshall, a NAACP stenographer who transcribed the legal briefs for the Brown v. Board of Education decision and then married Thurgood Marshall,...

Marvis Wiggins Fulford Sunrise: July 30, 1946 – Sunset: February 16, 2022

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, God sent his Angels to lift Marvis Claudette Wiggins Fulford to join Him in His heavenly home.  Marvis was born on...

In Memoriam: DR. VIVIAN A. ANDERSON | 1947-2021

IN MEMORIAM: The Legendary Supremes Star Mary Wilson, 76

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Mary Wilson was a friend to the Black Press of America, a neighbor to the world,...

Obituary: Ruby Holland Walden Oct. 20, 1921-Dec. 22, 2020

Ruby Holland Walden, 99, passed on December 22, 2020.  She was born on October 20, 1921 in Nansemond County (now Suffolk) to the late Axium Holland...