Black Arts and Culture

Virginia Beach News June 12, 2025

Don’t Get Distracted: 5 Trump Policies To Watch Now

While headlines spotlight Trump’s feud with Elon Musk, advocates warn that GOP-backed policies quietly threaten Black health care, jobs, civil rights, and communities nationwide.
#TrumpPolicies #BlackHealthMatters #StopVoterSuppression #EnvironmentalJustice #DEIRollback #TravelBanAlert #BlackLivesUnderAttack #GOPBillWatch #ProtectBlackCommunities
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Virginia Beach News February 1, 2025

FAT HAM – At The Wells Theatre: Secrets Of A Black Family; A Young Man’s Healing

Virginia Stage Company brings Fat Ham, James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, to Norfolk’s Wells Theatre. A powerful blend of comedy and drama, the play reimagines Hamlet through a Black, queer lens, tackling family wounds, self-acceptance, and healing. #FatHamPlay #BlackTheater #QueerStories #VirginiaStageCompany #ShakespeareReimagined #WellsTheatre #PulitzerPrize #BlackComedy #LiveTheater #NorfolkArts
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Virginia Beach News January 4, 2025

Uncle “Beatle’s” Trombone

Dennis Raphael Edwards reflects on the treasured legacy of his Uncle Beatle, a jazz trombonist who toured with Tommy Dorsey’s Band. A gifted heirloom, Uncle Beatle’s trombone now stands as a cherished symbol of history, family, and gratitude.
#JazzLegacy #UncleBeatle #FamilyHistory #AfricanAmericanMusicians #JazzAge #Trombone #TommyDorsey #JazzMusic
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Virginia Beach News October 12, 2024

Blyden Library Celebrates 103-Year Legacy & Famous Namesake

The Blyden Branch Library celebrates 103 years of serving Norfolk, honoring its rich history and the legacy of its namesake, Edward W. Blyden, a pioneer of Pan-Africanism. A special ceremony at the Historic Attucks Theater highlighted the library’s continued impact on the community.
#BlydenLibrary #NorfolkHistory #PanAfricanism #BlackHistory #PublicLibrary #CommunityLegacy #AttucksTheater
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Virginia Beach News September 22, 2024

Black History Museum of Virginia Added To Nat’l Civil Rights Sites

Richmond’s Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia has been added to a prestigious national network of civil rights sites, highlighting its significant role in preserving and sharing the history of Black Americans.
#BlackHistoryMuseum #CivilRightsHistory #RichmondVA #CulturalHeritage #VirginiaHistory
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Virginia Beach News September 5, 2024

Norfolk March Commemorates Women’s Equality Day

The NAACP recently organized the Ida B. Wells March in Norfolk to commemorate Women’s Equality Day. The event highlighted the legacy of Ida B. Wells and emphasized the ongoing fight for voting rights, drawing participation from leaders like Congressman Bobby Scott and Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander.
#IdaBWells #WomensEqualityDay #NAACP #VotingRights #NorfolkVA #BlackHistory
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Virginia Beach News August 8, 2024

Hampton Roads Black Radio Announcers’ Historic Photo Exhibit Opens At Norfolk’s Slover Library

The Hampton Roads Black Radio Announcers’ historic photo exhibit opens at Norfolk’s Slover Library, celebrating the legacy and influence of Black radio in the region and beyond. The exhibit showcases over 100 photos of influential figures and runs until August 31, 2024.
#BlackRadio #HamptonRoads #BlackHistory #CulturalHeritage #NorfolkVA #CivilRights
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Virginia Beach News July 29, 2024

Former NSU Student Works as Producer on Sherri Show

Former Norfolk State University student Jawn Murray has risen to prominence as the executive producer of “Sherri,” the No. 2 ranked TV talk show. Murray’s journey from a mass communication major to a celebrated media professional highlights the dedication and hard work behind the scenes of his successful career.
#JawnMurray #SherriShow #NorfolkStateUniversity #TVTalkShow #EntertainmentIndustry #HBCU
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Virginia Beach News June 29, 2024

“Mr. Silver Strings” Is Super Talented Music Man

Thaddeus Coffey, also known as “Mr. Silver Strings,” is a self-taught master of over 200 musical instruments, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent. His journey, from struggling to speak until age four to becoming a musical prodigy, showcases his unique abilities and dedication to sharing his gifts with the community.
#ThaddeusCoffey #MrSilverStrings #MusicProdigy #AfricanAmericanMusic #NationalAfricanAmericanMusicAppreciationMonth #Juneteenth #MultiInstrumentalist #MusicEducation
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Virginia Beach News June 13, 2024

“Juneteenth: Resilience and Freedom” Event At Chrysler Museum of Art

The Virginia African-American Cultural Center, the New Journal and Guide, and the Chrysler Museum of Art hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Norfolk, featuring historical accounts, art, and performances under the theme “Juneteenth: Resilience and Freedom.”
#Juneteenth2024 #NorfolkEvents #BlackHistory #CulturalCelebration #ArtAndHistory #CommunityEvent
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