Sentara Healthcare and ten Black churches in Hampton Roads are partnering to tackle high blood pressure through a groundbreaking 18-month study. This initiative aims to reduce...
From June 21-23, Portsmouth's Truxtun neighborhood will celebrate its 105th anniversary with various events, highlighting the rich history and enduring legacy of this historic Black community....
The story of Pompey Jackson highlights the broken promises of "40 Acres and a Mule" during Reconstruction, revealing the struggles and lost opportunities of freed African...
Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and calls for greater activism. Civil rights leaders urge deeper engagement and understanding...
The 2024 NAACP Convention in Las Vegas will honor Dr. Henry Louis Gates with the prestigious Spingarn Award. This year’s theme, "All In," underscores the NAACP’s...
The Portsmouth City Council has unanimously voted to rename a street near Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Tidewater Community College to "L. Louise Lucas Drive," honoring the...
Hampton University and the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia have announced a new partnership to establish the School of Religion, aiming to...
After 14 years of silence, a father receives a miraculous call from his son, reigniting a bond filled with love and forgiveness. This heartfelt story of...
After 14 years of silence, a father receives a miraculous call from his son, reigniting a bond filled with love and forgiveness. This heartfelt story of...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center, the New Journal and Guide, and the Chrysler Museum of Art hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Norfolk, featuring historical accounts,...