Black Arts and Culture

Norfolk Grant Helps First Baptist Church Create “Community Quilt”

Historic First Baptist Church partnered with the City of Norfolk and local quilters to create a 6-by-6-foot Community Juneteenth Quilt celebrating unity, history, and the enduring power of community collaboration.
#Juneteenth, #FreedomDay, #NorfolkVA, #CommunityQuilt, #BlackHistory, #BlackExcellence, #HistoricFirstBaptist, #CommunityUnity, #VirginiaEvents, #JuneteenthCelebration
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A Festival Weekend In Norfolk

Thousands gathered at Norfolk’s waterfront as Juneteenth celebrations merged with the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest® and Sail250® Virginia, featuring music, maritime history, fireworks, Black art, and educational exhibits highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
#NorfolkHarborfest #Juneteenth #Sail250Virginia #NorfolkVA #TownPointPark #BlackHistory #HamptonRoads #PattiLaBelle #MaritimeHistory #BlackCulture
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Special Screening Of INDY Film At Naro: “EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY”

A powerful independent film, “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” screened at Norfolk’s Naro Cinema, exposing the U.S. military’s environmental impact while sparking dialogue on justice, war, and global responsibility. #NorfolkEvents #IndieFilm #EnvironmentalJustice #VeteransForPeace #AbbyMartin #ClimateCrisis #MilitaryImpact #HamptonRoads #DocumentaryFilm
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BHM Spotlight: Ken Wright: 40 Years Of d’Art Center As A Founding Artist

For 40 years, Ken Wright has helped shape d’Art Center’s legacy as a founding artist and champion of creative access in Norfolk. A nationally recognized abstract painter and Norfolk State graduate, Wright reflects on his journey, barriers faced as an artist of color, and the power of artists building spaces for community connection.
#BlackHistoryMonth #KenWright #dArtCenter #HamptonRoads #BlackArtists #NorfolkVA #AbstractArt #SupportBlackArt
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Donnie McClurkin At Norfolk’s Historic First Baptist, July 30

Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin will bring his award-winning voice and inspiring message to Norfolk’s historic First Baptist Church on July 30 at 6:45 p.m. for a powerful evening of music and faith.
#DonnieMcClurkin #GospelMusic #NorfolkEvents #FirstBaptistNorfolk #FaithAndMusic #LiveInLondon #StellarAwards #BlackChurchNews #GospelLegend
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1940-2025: Dr. Richard A. Singletary Leaves Legacy of Excellence

Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence, global scholarship, and quiet leadership.
#DrRichardSingletary #BlackArtsLegacy #PortsmouthVA #AfricanArtMuseum #MusicEducation #BlackEducators #ArtsInVirginia #RenaissanceMan #CulturalPreservation #LegacyOfExcellence
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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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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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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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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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