Norfolk Public Library Juneteenth Celebrations
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk Public Library’s Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library (2350 Berkley Ave. EXT) will host its fifth annual Juneteenth
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Black History
Governor Spanberger Issues Proclamation Honoring Tuskegee Airmen Day
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing March 26, 2026 as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day to honor the accomplishments,
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MacArthur Memorial Hosts Virtual Talk on First Black Seabees
NORFOLK, Va – On Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., the MacArthur Memorial will present a free virtual lecture by
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Celebrating Black History Month Across Virginia Beach
Events and activities are taking place throughout February to recognize African American history, heritage and culture. February is Black History
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Questions Surround Death of Influential Activist H. Rap Brown
By: Victor Greene H. Rap Brown was born as Hubert Gerold Brown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in
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What Happened to Hayti? The Black Wall Street Lost to History
By: Victor Greene Black History Month is important because it brings awareness to Black culture and highlights the struggles that
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Glen A. Harris reintroduces Alexander Rivera Jr. in Biography
By: Victor Greene Alexander Rivera Jr. was an African American photojournalist. As a photojournalist, he covered many events such as
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VP Harris Responds to Florida Board of Education’s Newly Approved Standards for Black History
By: White House: Office of the Vice President “They Push Forward Revisionist History:” Vice President Harris Responds to Florida Board of
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National Museum of American History Adds Little Rock Nine Objects
Minnijean Brown Trickey Donates Letters, Year Book, Graduation Dress The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has added more than
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