
Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger has made history as Averett University’s first Black president and only the second woman to lead the 167-year-old Danville institution. #TatiaDanielsGranger #AverettUniversity...

Father Sean Prince returns to his Norfolk roots as the new rector of the Basilica of St. Mary, the nation’s only African American Minor Basilica. #FatherSeanPrince...

The Joint School of Public Health at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University has earned full CEPH accreditation, making it the only accredited joint public...

The NAACP Virginia State Conference praised Governor Abigail Spanberger after her administration restored voting rights to more than 66,000 Virginians. The move comes as voters prepare...

Pope Leo XIV has named former Howard University Catholic chaplain Rev. Robert P. Boxie III as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington, making the...

Virginia Beach has honored legendary R&B group Blackstreet by designating an honorary BLACKstreet Blvd. beneath Beasley Drive, recognizing the group's lasting impact on music, its deep...

The City of Chesapeake has dedicated a portion of Campostella Road as an honorary street in memory of Rev. Dr. Jake Manley Sr., recognizing his decades...

Thousands gathered in Chicago for the 117th NAACP National Convention as civil rights leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and activists unveiled a $20 million voter registration campaign...

Former Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick is being remembered as a fearless advocate, civil rights leader, and champion for Ward 4 as family, friends, city officials,...

Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on witnessing the January 6 Capitol attack, her work on the January 6 Select Committee, veterans legislation, and why she is...