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Ribbon Cutting Held for New Accessibility Ramp at Aberdeen Gardens Museum

On October 1, during the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum in Hampton unveiled a new ADA-compliant ramp and paved backyard pathway—thanks to funding from the Dominion Energy Charitable Fund—ensuring visitors with mobility devices can finally tour the landmark neighborhood’s story without barrier. #AccessibilityForAll #AberdeenGardens #HamptonVA #MobilityInclusion #HistoricBlackNeighborhood #ADA #DisabilityAwareness #MuseumAccess #DominionEnergy
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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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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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Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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900 Strong Men To Host Its 14th Scholarship and Community Breakfast; Norfolk Mayor Is Keynote Speaker

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Services Awards Breakfast on April 12. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for male high school students striving for academic excellence.
#900MenStrong #EducationMatters #HamptonRoads #ScholarshipOpportunity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityLeadership #MakingADifference
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Attention: High School Students VWU Launches 30 Scholarships For Low-Income STEM Students

Virginia Wesleyan University’s new Marlins IMPACT Scholarship Program offers $11,000 annually to low-income STEM students, backed by a $2 million NSF grant to enhance access and success in STEM fields.
#VWU #STEMEducation #Scholarships #LowIncomeStudents #MarlinsIMPACT #NSFGrant #STEMOpportunities
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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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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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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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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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