By Gladys McElmore Isabella Baumfree, an African American abolitionist and women’s rights activist, was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped in 1826....
SHARING THE LEGACY of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN Living in our midst, in Hampton Roads, is the proud sister of not one but two Tuskegee Airmen. Mrs. Olivia...
In a joint venture with Tidewater Community College, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals (ULHRYP) is presenting its 10th Annual Legacies— Silver Star Awards— A...
NORFOLK As Americans celebrate Black History Month which marks an important month historically for all Americans, we pause to recognize those contributions from African Americans whom...
HAMPTON ROADS The Alpha Chi Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, a business and professional woman organization, presents “Black Women in American Culture & History” on...
By Marc H. Morial NNPA Columnist In recent weeks, outrageous statements targeted at minority citizens have come out of the mouths of a number of conservative...
By Elder Gerald DeForest Tyler “Game On,” no, not football. Congratulations to both the New York Giants and New England Patriots for making it to...
NORFOLK The Rhythm Project All Stars are performing with the Governor’s School Dance Department and African Drumming Ensemble on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m....
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist I am grateful and appreciative of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the man who claimed Negro History Week, which later changed...
by Dr. Rebecca R. Rivka Dr. King’s famous and immortal “I Have A Dream” speech can be defined metaphoric dreaming about an event before it occurs. ...
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