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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 October 3, 2024

NSU Hosts U.S. Senatorial Debate

Norfolk State University hosted a live, televised debate between incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao on October 2. The candidates addressed key issues before a packed audience, moderated by WAVY-TV-10.
#VirginiaPolitics #NSU #TimKaine #HungCao #SenatorialDebate #VirginiaElections2024 #WAVYTV
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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 11, 2024

Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker: A Woman for All Seasons

Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker, an extraordinary leader of the early 20th century, made history as the first Black woman to found and lead a chartered bank in America. Her legacy of education, civil rights, and entrepreneurship continues to inspire.
#MaggieLenaWalker #BlackHistory #CivilRights #BlackEmpowerment #Education
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Virginia Beach News June 22, 2024

10 Local Black Churches & Sentara Partner To Fight High Blood Pressure

Sentara Healthcare and ten Black churches in Hampton Roads are partnering to tackle high blood pressure through a groundbreaking 18-month study. This initiative aims to reduce hypertension, a prevalent issue among congregants, with the help of at-home monitoring and community support.
#HealthEquity, #HypertensionAwareness, #BlackChurches, #SentaraHealthcare, #CommunityHealth, #HamptonRoads
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Virginia Beach News May 15, 2024

Longwood To Honor Prince Edward Civil Rights Heroes

Longwood University pays tribute to the unsung heroes of Prince Edward County’s civil rights struggle, recognizing their pivotal roles in shaping education justice during Commencement 2024.
#CivilRightsHeroes #LongwoodUniversity #Commencement2024 #EducationJustice
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Virginia Beach News April 27, 2024

Shove-Off Day Remembrance 1865 Path To Texas’ Juneteenth That Began In Hopewell, Va.

Learn about the historical significance of Shove Off Day in Hopewell, VA, as it commemorates the path to Juneteenth, tracing back to the departure of US Colored Troops from City Point in 1865. #Juneteenth, #ShoveOffDay, #USColoredTroops, #Emancipation, #AfricanAmericanHistory
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Virginia Beach News April 8, 2024

From Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office: Honoring Two Men Who Broke Barriers

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office concludes Black History Month by honoring two retired trailblazers, Colonel William C. Bennett, Jr. and Captain Junius “Nick” Moore, for their remarkable contributions spanning decades in law enforcement. Their legacy of leadership, community service, and mentorship continues to inspire generations.
#Chesapeake, #LawEnforcement, #CommunityService, #Trailblazers, #BlackHistoryMonth
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Virginia Beach News March 18, 2024

Ches. Sheriff’s Office Raises $26,000 For Special Olympics

The 8th Annual “Dancing With The Athletes” fundraiser dazzles attendees and raises over $26,000 for Special Olympics Virginia.
#SpecialOlympics #FundraiserSuccess #CommunitySupport #ChesapeakeSheriffsOffice
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