
Maryland and Virginia will install new monuments and markers honoring Black Revolutionary War soldiers, Civil War Black Union troops, and victims of the 1883 Danville Riot,...

Despite significant drops in violent crime—down 35% in 2024 and another 26% this year—President Trump declared a “crime emergency” and deployed troops to Washington, D.C., in...

A federal court halted the Education Department’s abrupt termination of the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium’s grant, ordering reinstatement—a vital win for educational equity championed by the NAACP...

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s new exhibition, Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619–1865, sheds light on the untold stories of Black freedom, resilience, and community...

Former Governor Doug Wilder, the nation's first elected Black governor, has filed a federal lawsuit against VCU's leadership, alleging retaliation, defamation, and racial discrimination tied to...

The Washington Post is experiencing an unprecedented departure of Black journalists amid political pressure, buyouts, and long-standing diversity issues, sparking national concern about media representation. #WashingtonPost...

Despite strong opposition from Crestwood residents, the Chesapeake City Council approved a Virginia Natural Gas compressor station, igniting concerns of environmental racism and corporate favoritism. #CrestwoodVA...

Portsmouth Pavilion came alive with old school energy as Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and other hip-hop legends delivered a nostalgic rap showcase, despite a weather-shortened...

On July 21, 2024, over 44,000 Black women united on a Zoom call to support Kamala Harris’ historic presidential bid, raising $1.5 million in just hours...

President Obama’s office breaks its silence, calling Trump’s treason accusations “outrageous” and “a weak attempt at distraction,” reaffirming Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. #Obama #Trump...