
Betty Jean Reed Kea, a member of the Norfolk 17 who desegregated Granby High School in 1959, passed away May 13 in Baltimore, just days before...

The music world mourns the loss of three legendary artists—Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, and Jerry Butler—who shaped soul and R&B history with their timeless hits and...

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation, has died at 104. A trailblazer in military medicine, she served in...

Abraham Mitchell, affectionately known as "Mr. CIAA," passed away at age 95, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant fashion, community pride, and an enduring impact on...

Nikki Giovanni, an iconic poet of the Black Arts Movement, leaves a profound legacy of rebellion, resilience, and inspiration through her art and activism. #NikkiGiovanni #BlackArtsMovement...

Judith Jamison, legendary dancer, choreographer, and longtime artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away at 81, leaving a transformative legacy in modern dance....

Friends, family, and admirers gathered in Norfolk to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Maizelle Brown, whose work beautifully depicted Black life and culture. #MaizelleBrown...

Norfolk-born Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose, founder of the International Congress of Black Women, passed away on November 10 at age 88. A lifelong advocate for justice...

Norfolk’s beloved artist Maizelle, known for her vibrant depictions of Black life, passed away on November 2, 2024. As a founding member of the Southeastern Virginia...

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, a pioneering Black Virginia Tech graduate who played a pivotal role in increasing Black student enrollment at the university, passed away at age...