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Virginia Beach News February 3, 2023

The 2023 Black History Month Theme Tackles “Black Resistance”

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Virginia Beach News October 1, 2026

African American Civil War Museum Features Former First Lady Michelle Obama, a Descendant of Civil War Heroes

A new African American Civil War Museum exhibit traces Michelle Obama’s family history from formerly enslaved ancestors who fought for freedom to the White House. #MichelleObama, #BlackHistory, #AfricanAmericanHistory, #CivilWarHistory, #USCT, #BlackHistoryMonth, #AfricanAmericanCivilWarMuseum, #WashingtonDC, #BlackFreedom, #EmancipationProclamation
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Virginia Beach News September 21, 2026

If AI Is the New Language of Power, Then NAN Wants Black Communities Fluent

National Action Network is launching an AI education initiative designed to help Black and Brown communities gain practical skills and participate in the economic opportunities being shaped by artificial intelligence.
#ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #AIEducation, #BlackCommunities, #BlackTech, #TechnologyAccess, #EconomicEmpowerment, #NationalActionNetwork, #AlSharpton, #BlackPress
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Virginia Beach News September 12, 2026

Va.’s Secretary of Commonwealth To Keynote NSU Freshman Convocation

Norfolk State alumna and Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King will welcome more than 1,000 first-year students during the university’s 2026 Freshman Convocation.
#CandiMundonKing #NorfolkState #NSU #FreshmanConvocation #HBCU #VirginiaPolitics #VirginiaLeadership #FoundersWeek #BlackLeadership #HamptonRoads
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Virginia Beach News September 3, 2026

African-American Studies Cannot Be Erased

Marc Morial argues that African-American Studies remains essential to understanding America’s history, confronting systemic racism and preparing future leaders to protect democracy.
#AfricanAmericanStudies #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMatters #HigherEducation #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackLeadership #Education #MarcMorial #SystemicRacism #BlackPress
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Virginia Beach News August 25, 2026

What the Data Say: Trump’s Disdain for the Military

A compilation of reported comments by President Donald Trump about service members, veterans and military sacrifice raises questions about his relationship with the U.S. military.
#DonaldTrump #USMilitary #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #MilitaryVeterans #MilitaryMentalHealth #USSAbrahamLincoln #VeteransAffairs #MilitaryNews #MiddleEast
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Bessie Virginia Blount Griffin

The 2023 Black History Month Theme Tackles “Black Resistance”