Volunteers at Courtland’s 128-year-old Helping Hand Cemetery have identified 100 of 200 unmarked graves, honoring Black veterans and community leaders with the aid of ground-penetrating radar...
Volunteers at Courtland’s 128-year-old Helping Hand Cemetery have identified 100 of 200 unmarked graves, honoring Black veterans and community leaders with the aid of ground-penetrating radar...
The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation hosted its annual luncheon honoring the legacy of the U.S. Colored Troops, awarding scholarships, and celebrating Black history with inspiring speakers and...
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources unveiled a state historical marker recognizing Belleville, a self-sufficient community founded by formerly enslaved William Saunders Crowdy. Once a thriving...
After an extensive revitalization, the Hampton University Museum has reopened, featuring new exhibitions honoring Black artists, military veterans, and cultural heritage. #HamptonUniversityMuseum #BlackArt #HarlemRenaissance #AfricanAmericanHistory #RuthECarter...
Hampton, Virginia honors "The Dixie Three," Black nurses who protested segregation in 1963, with a Heritage marker at the former Dixie Hospital site, recognizing their pivotal...
In a historic visit to Angola, President Joe Biden addressed the legacy of slavery, calling it “our nation’s original sin.” He reflected on America’s struggles with...
Nicole Avant and Tyler Perry bring the untold story of the 6888th Battalion, the first all-Black Women's Army Corps unit, to life in The Six Triple...
David Greenberg's "John Lewis: A Life" offers an in-depth exploration of the civil rights icon’s life, from his early struggles with racism to his pivotal role...
In a powerful tribute, Sean C. Bowers emphasizes the enduring spirit and resilience of the Black community, celebrating achievements and the ongoing journey toward empowerment, unity,...
