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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 June 11, 2026

Call Him Norfolk Dr. Mayor & Interim President Alexander

Norfolk Mayor Dr. Kenny Alexander is balancing public service and higher education leadership as interim president of Richard Bland College. With decades of experience in government, education, and business, Alexander is helping guide the institution’s strategic vision while continuing to serve the City of Norfolk.
#KennyAlexander #RichardBlandCollege #NorfolkVA #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #VirginiaPolitics #EducationLeadership #HamptonRoads #CommunityColleges #BlackLeadership #VirginiaEducation #NorfolkMayor #StudentSuccess #EconomicDevelopment #LeadershipMatters
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Virginia Beach News March 10, 2026

Norfolk State’s Campaign Raises Historic $147M; Exceeds $90 Million Goal

Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” campaign shattered expectations, raising more than $147 million—far surpassing its $90 million goal. The historic fundraising milestone strengthens scholarships, academic programs, and long-term financial stability for the HBCU.
#NorfolkStateUniversity #HBCUExcellence #HBCUPride #HBCUsMatter #CollegeFundraising #HigherEducation #NorfolkVA #SpartanNation #EducationMatters #HBCULegacy
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Virginia Beach News January 11, 2026

Digital Download: Technology Priorities For A New Administration

As Virginia welcomes a new administration, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. outlines priorities for broadband, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital government, and workforce digital literacy to ensure equitable innovation and public trust statewide.
#VirginiaTech #DigitalGovernment #BroadbandAccess #Cybersecurity #AIRegulation #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalLiteracy #StateInnovation #VAPolitics
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Virginia Beach News December 6, 2025

VUU’s Partnership With Book Publisher Is First For HBCU

In a historic first for HBCUs, every student at Virginia Union University will now have the opportunity to contribute to professionally published work — from undergrad projects to doctoral manuscripts — thanks to a new partnership with Townsend Press and the Sunday School Publishing Board.
#VUU #HBCU #TownsendPress #BlackScholars #AcademicPublishing #HigherEd #FaithAndEducation #StudentSuccess
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Virginia Beach News August 16, 2025

VSU Team Helps Richmond Schools Launch Baseball League

Richmond Public Schools teams with VSU, SOLE, and MJBL to launch its first elementary school baseball league, combining sports and academics.
#YouthBaseball #RichmondSchools #VSUTrojans #SOLEProgram #MJBL #StudentAthletes #CommunitySports #BaseballScholarship #RPSAthletics #MLBSupport
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Virginia Beach News August 7, 2025

The Digital Download: Why Black and Brown Communities Must Embrace AI

Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving digital future.
#AIForEquity #BlackTechFutures #BrownVoicesInTech #DigitalJustice #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInclusion #SilverRights #AIAndCivilRights #CliffHayes #TheDigitalDownload
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Virginia Beach News July 29, 2025

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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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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