AP Encourages Journalists To Use Capital “B” in “Blacks” Over Small “b”

NJG Staff Report Media outlets following the Associated Press writing guide book will now capitalize the “b” when referring to people of color in a racial,...

A Fairytale Graduation Gift

By Randy Singleton NJG Community Correspondent NORFOLK Iianna Boone, a 2020 graduate of Maury High, was given a fairytale graduation gift Saturday by her friend—a horse...

George Floyd Painting Among Local Art Gallery Displays

VIRGINIA BEACH The Artists Gallery announces a special display of art dealing with current issues, beginning with the hanging of Meryl Ann Butler’s exceptional piece In...

Pusha T Brings COVID-19 Relief Event to Military Circle Mall

By Randy Singleton NJG Community Correspondent NORFOLK—Grammy-nominated Virginia Beach native Pusha T partnered with former NBA star Ricky Davis and music legend Tony Draper to bring...

‘What is Hampton University?’ The Right Answer to a Jeopardy! Clue!

HAMPTON Hampton University was the correct answer to a Jeopardy! clue on the Tuesday, June 9th episode of one of America’s favorite quiz shows. Under the...

Who Are The Real Looters

By Nathan Richardson In the words of Frederick Douglass, “Truth is proper and beautiful at all times and all places.” That being said, he was never...

The Church and The Movement Why The Faith Community Is Marching, Too – Part 1

Downtown Confederate Monument to be Removed Johnny Reb statue was removed last week from top of 80-foot pillar

NORFOLK, VA  In the interest of public safety, the remaining portion of the downtown Confederate Monument will be removed beginning Tuesday morning, June 16.   On Friday...

JUNETEENTH (June 19th) Its Symbolism, Substance and Significance

By John L. Horton One hundred and fifty-five years after slaves were declared free, I can imagine the joy and jubilation in Galveston, Texas, when the proclamation...

Lessons From Bush v. Gore: Every Vote Counts and Every Vote Must Be Counted

By  Barbara J. Pariente and Peggy A. Quince Special To The New Journal and Guide From butterfly ballots to hanging chads, the Florida Supreme Court became...