Booker T. Washington High School celebrated the dedication of its new turf field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring school and city leaders, before hosting a dramatic...
Dr. Sharon Byrdsong's abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now...
Community leaders gathered to celebrate Geraldine Talley Hobby’s 80th birthday, honoring her legacy as one of the first Black students to desegregate Norfolk schools and her...
Betty Jean Reed Kea, a member of the Norfolk 17 who desegregated Granby High School in 1959, passed away May 13 in Baltimore, just days before...
Dr. John O. Simpson, a transformative leader in Norfolk Public Schools, passed away at 74. His tenure marked a period of significant progress and dedication to...
Celebrating the dedication and leadership of Mona Taylor Gunn, a beacon of strength and service in her community. #MonaTaylorGunn #CrusaderServiceAward #GoldStarMother #Leadership #CommunityService #Education
IKEA Norfolk kicked off Black History Month by raising the BHM flag and honoring the Norfolk 17, including Dr. Patricia Turner, who desegregated six all-white Norfolk...
In a historic move, Tiffany Moore-Buffaloe is elected as the first African-American female chair of the Norfolk Public School Board. The appointment comes a year after...
Supporters are hopeful about the future of Booker T. Washington High School as it becomes a STEAM Academy, but remain cautious about funding and resources.
By Jasmine Deloatch Assistant Editor New Journal and Guide Hampton Roads teens are conducting research and interviews to bring awareness to the disparities within the Black...
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