Black History Month

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City of Portsmouth to Observe Presidents’ Day Holiday

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 HRM Staff Black History Month, portsmouth parks and recreation, portsmouth public library, Portsmouth va, Presidents' Day Holiday

By: City of Portsmouth The City of Portsmouth’s municipal offices, libraries, and museums will be closed on Monday, February 20th,

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Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department Renews Black History Panel Partnership with Norfolk State University

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 HRM Staff Black History Month, Black History Month Theme, Black History Panel Partnership, Cultural Program, Norfolk State University, NSU, Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs

By: City of Virginia Beach ​As part of an effort to continue the celebration of Black history year-round, the Virginia

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VLBC holds Environmental Justice press conference

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 HRM Staff Black Community, Black History Month, climate change, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, Health, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus

By: VIRGINIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT To kick off Black History Month, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus members held a press

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Black History Now 2023 Launches in Portsmouth

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 HRM Staff Black History Month, Black History Now!, Department of Museums and Tourism, Hampton Roads, Pathways of Resistance and Freedom, Portsmouth, portsmouth public library

By: City of Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH, VA –  The City of Portsmouth’s eighth annual program Black History Now 2023,a partnership between the Department

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DESIGN MAJOR WINS TARGET HBCU CONTEST

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 HRM Staff Black History Month, Graphic Design, HBCU, HBCU News, Mekenzy Linder, Norfolk State University, Target HBCU Contest

By: Norfolk State University Mekenzy Linder, a Norfolk State University Fine Arts student, is the winner of the 2022 Target’s

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Resources for HBCUs that Have Recently Experienced Bomb Threats

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 HRM Staff Biden-Harris Administration, Black History Month, bomb threats, HBCU, Homeland Security, Project School Emergency, Project SERV, White House Office of the vice president

By: White House: Office of the Vice President Vice President Harris To Make Announcement During White House EventMarch 16th, 2022 In

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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Celebration to Mark Black History Month

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 K. Alston Black History Month, vice president kamala harris

By: White House: Office of the Vice President  THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Dr. Biden.  Thank you.  Please have a

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Celebrate Black History Month in Newport News

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 K. Alston Black History Month, Newport News museums and attractions, the little mermaid

Many Newport News museums and attractions are hosting lectures, exhibits, and musical productions to commemorate Black History Month. From a Caribbean

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Hampton University Campus Representative for Victoria’s Secret Pink Team Featured in Black History Month Collection

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 K. Alston Black History Month, Hampton University, Hampton University campus representative for victoria secret pink, HBCU

By: Matthew White HAMPTON, VA (Feb. 9, 2022) —  Two Hampton University campus representatives for Victoria’s Secret Pink Team, Ciara White-Sparks and

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CHAIRMAN ANDERSON’S STATEMENT ON DELEGATE A.C. CORDOZA’S REJECTION FROM THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 K. Alston A.C. Cordoza, Black History Month, Chairman Anderson, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, Virginians

Courtesy of RPV Press  This month, Virginians from all walks join together to celebrate Black History Month. During this time,

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