Black History

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 June 25, 2026

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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Virginia Beach News October 2, 2025

Assata Shakur Remembered As Symbol Of Black Liberation

Assata Shakur, revolutionary, poet, and symbol of Black liberation, is remembered for her struggle, sacrifice, and words that continue to inspire freedom movements worldwide.
#AssataShakur #BlackLiberation #BlackPanthers #COINTELPRO #CivilRights #BLM #FreedomFighter #RevolutionaryWomen #BlackHistory
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Virginia Beach News August 24, 2025

NY Names Subway Station To Honor Malcolm X Legacy

New York has renamed the 110th Street–Central Park North subway station in honor of Malcolm X, marking his Harlem legacy with a mosaic sign, a plaza dedication, and future plans for a permanent statue and cultural programming.
#MalcolmX #HarlemLegacy #CivilRights #NYCSubway #BlackHistory #CulturalHeritage #IlyasahShabazz #CommunityUplift
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Virginia Beach News July 10, 2025

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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Virginia Beach News June 28, 2025

Printer Admits Slaying Wife

In 1961, Edward Terle pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife’s death, but the mysterious death of James Turner—key witness and Black man—raised racial tensions and fears of KKK involvement in South Norfolk.
#HistoricalJustice #Norfolk1961 #CivilRightsEra #KKKHistory #UnsolvedMystery #BlackHistoryMatters #VirginiaCourts
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Virginia Beach News April 26, 2025

Spring Break In The Southside

Norfolk native and Negro League great Sam Allen shared stories of his baseball journey with Southside youth, blending sports history with life lessons during a powerful Spring Break community event.
#NegroLeagues #SamAllen #NorfolkHistory #BlackBaseball #SouthsideNorfolk #YouthEmpowerment #SpringBreak2025 #SportsIsLife #JackieRobinsonLegacy
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Virginia Beach News February 20, 2025

Part Three: BHM SERIES – Dorothy Bolden Activist, Union Founder

Dorothy Bolden, a lifelong domestic worker, turned her experiences into a movement that uplifted thousands. By founding the Domestic Workers’ Union, she fought for better wages, labor rights, and voter registration, leaving a lasting impact on the civil rights and labor movements.
#DorothyBolden #BlackHistory #LaborRights #WomensRights #UnionStrong #CivilRights #DomesticWorkers #VotingRights
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Virginia Beach News January 23, 2025

Dr. King In 1960: “Keep Moving From This Mountain”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1960 speech, “Keep Moving From This Mountain,” resonates today as Black voter turnout faces new challenges, echoing the momentum and setbacks of the civil rights movement.
#MLK #BlackVoterTurnout #CivilRights #KeepMoving #VotingRightsAct #ShelbyCounty #BlackHistory #SpelmanCollege
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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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