Tag: African-American
W&M campus structures named for trailblazing alumni
WILLIAMSBURG -- Following a consultative and thorough process established earlier this year, William & Mary’s (W&M) Board of Visitors voted Friday to rename two...
What’s a ‘good girl’? This organization is redefining the term
When someone is referred to as a "good girl," we might think of a modest woman who is faithfully dedicated to her church.
Or even...
ICYMI: MLK Memorial, churches and LGBTQ, pot arrests and more
With dozens of headlines every day, it’s easy to miss some here and there.
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Juneteenth has passed, but do local students know about its significance?
As June comes to a close, many students are enjoying their summer without realizing an important historic event has passed.
“The teaching of the history...
Get ready to see some ‘heroes’ around your community
VIRGINIA BEACH — A new public art project, “Community Heroes,” is now gracing the walls of Hampton Roads businesses, libraries, and schools in guerrilla art-style...
Here’s how one man is helping keep the Bay Shore Hotel alive
HAMPTON — This year is will be the 120th Anniversary of the founding of the African-American Resort, the Bay Shore Hotel.
To commemorate the date,...
Commission, schools partner on program to clarify history of first recorded African arrival in English-occupied North America
HAMPTON — Thirty Hampton City Schools educators will spend mornings July 23-26 learning the details regarding the first African arrival in English North America from subject matter...
7th annual Day of Remembrance will shed light on slavery
HAMPTON — The Sankofa Projects will explore the injustice of the Middle Passage during its seventh annual day of remembrance.
The International Day of Remembrance...