Community Events For This Week

Dominion Energy and HRCAP Team Up On Weatherization Program

PORTSMOUTH
Dominion Energy and the Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) have teamed up for a new home weatherization program.  The goal is to help Hampton Roads residents make their homes more energy efficient for long-term energy and cost savings.That’s especially needed for older, less energy efficient homes.

Roxanne Potts of Portsmouth was one of the first to sign up for the program. Recently, she was thrilled to conduct a ribbon cutting in front of her newly renovated house where she has lived for 28 years. She was shocked when the home energy audit revealed how much work it needed from the roof to the crawl space and a lot in between. Through the program, her house received several energy saving upgrades, including insulation in the attic, LED light bulbs and other repairs—big and small—that will pay big dividends. 

The pilot program was made possible by a $600,000 grant from Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program.  It focuses on homes in Portsmouth and Newport News.  It also provides workforce development for construction and weatherization jobs. For more information. Visit www.hrcapinc.org.   

Honoring A Hampton Roads Legend

NORFOLK
Cecelia Tucker was honored May 25 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center before a crowd of friends and admirers as she retires from three decades at Old Dominion University as Assistant to three presidents. Current President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced the creation of a scholarship fund in her name, drawing a standing ovation. He also designated her the first recipient of the President’s Medallion for Distinguished Service.

She also received the new title of assistant to the president emerita and a proclamation in her honor from Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, an ODU alumnus.

ODBA Meets at the Beach

HAMPTON ROADS
Recently the Old Dominion Bar Association  (ODBA) the oldest historically African American Lawyers group in the state, held its 82nd annual state conference in Virginia Beach. The group elected new officers, including Solomon Ashby, as its new President. Also, during the  conference 17 African American female judges were introduced to the gathering.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., HR Chapter, Recognizes 2022 Va. Teacher of the Year

HAMPTON ROADS
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Ms. Daphne Tamara Fulson was recognized by the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Hampton Roads Chapter for being named one of the Top 50 Outstanding Educators in the country. The Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. is a national professional, educational and humanitarian organization with the purpose of advancing the standards, ideals, and general welfare of the community through service.

During the 58^th National Founders Day Celebration the Hampton Roads Chapter chose to recognize Ms. Fulson for her phenomenal work with youth.  The Top Ladies organization was founded on its number one thrust which is the Top Teens. She exemplifies and has proven her love for educating and encouraging children.

 VAACC To Unveil “Unity Art Walk” Along Va. Beach Boardwalk For Juneteenth Weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH
Original artwork will be on display on the Virginia Beach boardwalk stretching 1.25 miles long during the upcoming Juneteenth weekend.

The art event is being spearheaded by the Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc. as an inaugural Juneteenth Festival partnership with the City of Virginia

Beach. It includes reflective public art murals created by artists in celebration of the theme “Unity in the Community and Families Activities.”

In collaboration with the ViBe Creative District and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, VAACC selected 21 artists who will paint live from June16-19, between 15th and 31st streets. The public is invited to come watch the artists work as they paint live during the four-day weekend.

On Sunday June 19 at the 24th Street Park at 11 a.m., a formal Opening and Awards Ceremony will be held where the artists’ work will be judged and  entertainment will include poetry reading and music.

The temporary murals will be on display for 30-60 days (dependent on weather conditions), starting Juneteenth June 19, 2022. Family art activities will also be available at the 24th Street Park on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.