This article highlights the largely overlooked first Emancipation Day observances on January 1, 1863 in Norfolk and Port Royal, where formerly enslaved people celebrated freedom the...
From the early 1900s through the mid-20th century, Norfolk’s Black-owned hotels formed the backbone of the Church Street business district, offering safety, dignity, and opportunity during...
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...
The documentary If These Walls Could Talk chronicles 225 years of Norfolk’s First Baptist Church, highlighting its role in education, civil rights, and community development while...
A newly opened exhibit at Fort Norfolk uncovers one of Norfolk’s most profound Civil War stories: Black Union soldiers guarding Confederate prisoners. Learn how this hidden...
George William Millner was a pioneering labor leader who fought tirelessly for Black dockworkers' rights in Norfolk. As the first Black president of ILA Local 1248,...
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide In 2008, the late Attorney W.T. Mason participated in an Oral History course conducted by Historian...
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.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
