Delve into the captivating history of Black theater, tracing its origins from Colonial America to its modern-day evolution. Explore the resilience, creativity, and cultural significance of...
Experience the powerful stories of escape and freedom through the opera Sanctuary Road. #SanctuaryRoad #UndergroundRailroad #Opera #VirginiaHistory #FreedomStories #HarrietTubman
"Uncovering the Dark Legacy: How Jim Crow Wiped Out Sugar Hill Community in Portsmouth" #JimCrowLegacy #RacialSegregation #PortsmouthHistory #UrbanDevelopment
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