
Congressman Bobby Scott led a solemn moment of silence in Congress honoring Lt. Col. Brandon Shah following the tragic shooting at Old Dominion University, as the...

A rare and valuable art collection valued at $371,000 featuring works by renowned Black artists has been donated to Hampton University Museum, strengthening one of the...

A Middlesex County VA250 program titled “Finding Freedom” will spotlight the powerful and often overlooked stories of African Americans in Revolutionary War Virginia as the nation...

During a visit to Chesapeake, Senator Mark Warner criticized the recent U.S. attack on Iran, calling it a “war of choice” and saying intelligence showed no...

A Southampton County Black farming family is fighting to keep its land while launching a $30,000 GoFundMe campaign to build a “Farm Store Market” aimed at...

A historical lens challenges the impulsive nature of current U.S. policy toward Iran, arguing that decisions driven by instinct rather than strategy ignore the long shadow...

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., celebrating the life of a towering civil rights leader whose activism bridged generations—from the movement led...

Jennifer Montague, president and COO of Columbia Gas of Virginia, discusses leadership, energy equity, and expanding opportunities for women and communities of color while strengthening infrastructure...

During Women’s History Month, Dr. Ruth T. Jones Nichols and the iamRuth Foundation are launching a two-day Hampton Roads series exploring leadership, healing, and the powerful...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia celebrated rising youth leaders during its annual Youth of the Year Gala in Portsmouth, honoring standout students whose...

Lawmakers, civil rights leaders, and family members gathered at the South Carolina State Capitol to honor Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, whose life journey came full circle...

Civil rights leaders and Democratic officials are condemning a controversial campaign targeting Black voters ahead of Virginia’s April 21 redistricting referendum, accusing a political action committee...

Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” campaign shattered expectations, raising more than $147 million—far surpassing its $90 million goal. The historic fundraising milestone strengthens scholarships,...

A Suffolk church is tackling food insecurity head-on by growing fresh produce indoors and giving it away free. Using aeroponics technology, Greater Works Community Outreach Ministries...