From the early 1900s through the 1950s, family-owned Black hotels like the Wheaton Hotel and the Tatum Inn provided essential lodging, community, and economic opportunity in...
During segregation, thriving Black-owned hotels such as the Mt. Vernon/Wheaton Hotel, the Plaza Hotel, and others on Norfolk’s Church Street provided safe lodging and dignity for...
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Explore how Jim Crow policies eroded a thriving Black community. #JimCrow #AfricanAmericanHistory #Segregation #UrbanDevelopment #RacialDiscrimination #SugarHill
The 60th Anniversary March on Washington continues the fight for civil rights amid challenges to voting rights and economic opportunities for African-Americans.
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Once The Navy Denied He Existed; Now His Name Will Be Among Presidents On A Carrier. By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
