
Roxanne Brown will make history on March 1, 2026, as the first Black person and the first woman ever elected international president of the United Steelworkers,...

For the first time in more than three decades, the U.S. government quietly chose not to observe World AIDS Day, instructing agencies to avoid public messaging....

Genius Unbroken chronicles the remarkable life of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the pioneering Black physician whose breakthroughs in blood banking and medical innovation saved countless lives,...

Booker T. Washington High School dedicated its auditorium to Samuel L. Roundtree, whose decades of mentorship and visionary direction in theatre and performing arts shaped generations...

Starting in spring 2026, Johns Hopkins University will offer free undergraduate tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually — and full financial support...

During segregation, thriving Black-owned hotels such as the Mt. Vernon/Wheaton Hotel, the Plaza Hotel, and others on Norfolk’s Church Street provided safe lodging and dignity for...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...

Jimmy Cliff, legendary Jamaican musician and longtime contemporary of Bob Marley, passed away at 81. His six-decade career introduced reggae to the world, blending social consciousness,...

Beyond family and faith, this holiday season invites us to appreciate how technology — from virtual classrooms to telehealth and community networks — quietly strengthens connections,...

After winning a 64-seat majority in the House of Delegates and electing a Democratic governor, Virginia Democrats are poised to re-introduce legislation ranging from minimum-wage increases...