Before Memorial Day became a national tradition, African-Americans in Portsmouth observed “Decoration Day” to honor fallen heroes with parades and grave adornments—a legacy being revived this...
This heartwarming article highlights the 100th birthday celebration of William Capehart, a WWII veteran and one of the few remaining African-American veterans from that era. Capehart's...
NORFOLK Local Civil Rights Activist Roy L. Perry-Bey, who led a massive African American veterans’ demonstration at the United States District Courthouse in Norfolk in July...
