As the nation marks Juneteenth—commemorating June 19, 1865, when federal troops enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas—Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. calls for a deeper reckoning...
A new report reveals how HBCUs are using online education to expand access, support working adults, and grow enrollment—fueling long-term institutional success and equity in higher...
Community leaders gathered to celebrate Geraldine Talley Hobby’s 80th birthday, honoring her legacy as one of the first Black students to desegregate Norfolk schools and her...
The Chesapeake Democratic Women honored six exceptional high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships during their annual luncheon, recognizing academic excellence and community service in the spirit...
The Chesapeake Democratic Women honored six exceptional high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships during their annual luncheon, recognizing academic excellence and community service in the spirit...
Civil rights pioneer Barbara Rose Johns is set to replace Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall, honoring her pivotal role in desegregation and Black student activism...
The Basilica of St. Mary in Norfolk celebrated Father Jim Curran’s 25 years of priesthood, honoring his pastoral compassion, community activism, and deep connection with the...
While headlines spotlight Trump’s feud with Elon Musk, advocates warn that GOP-backed policies quietly threaten Black health care, jobs, civil rights, and communities nationwide. #TrumpPolicies #BlackHealthMatters...
President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom’s approval has reignited controversy, echoing his 2020 response to BLM protests and...
Juneteenth marks more than delayed freedom—it reflects the courageous efforts of Afro-Virginian soldiers and the complex, flawed path to emancipation. Dr. E. Curtis Alexander urges deeper...
