The Bay Shore Hotel, a significant Green Book site, receives a historic marker in Virginia, commemorating a place that offered respite during the era of segregation....
"Virginia commemorates the Bay Shore Hotel from the Green Book." #GreenBook #AfricanAmericanHistory #VirginiaHistory #HistoricalMarker #TravelHistory #Hampton
Explore how Jim Crow policies eroded a thriving Black community. #JimCrow #AfricanAmericanHistory #Segregation #UrbanDevelopment #RacialDiscrimination #SugarHill
The 15th Annual Garden Heritage Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Garden honors the African-American workers who planted the garden 85 years ago and presents Groundbreaker awards to...
Florida's new curriculum draws outrage as it teaches that African-Americans benefited from slavery, sparking accusations of racism.
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center (VAACC) is making a significant impact by preserving history, engaging the community, and fostering partnerships for a better future. #CulturalPreservation #CommunityEngagement
Portsmouth City Council allocates $50,000 for perpetual care of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery in need of restoration. #CemeteryRestoration #BlackHistory
The unveiling of a historic marker commemorates the 153-year legacy of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, the first African-American Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. The marker highlights...
A local artist and the nephew of Joseph A. Jordan collaborate to create a 22-page illustrated booklet, showcasing the life and contributions of the renowned activist-attorney....
This article highlights the significance of the Key Road School in Portsmouth, Virginia, which served as an educational institution for African American children for nearly 50...