
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...

Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, a Portsmouth native and retired U.S. diplomat, passed on September 29, 2024. His distinguished career spanned military service, ambassadorships in Africa, and teaching...