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Virginia Beach News July 8, 2026

Part One: “I’m Not Afraid To Stand Up For What’s Right.” – An Interview with Elaine Luria

Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on her military service, public leadership, and decision to seek another term representing Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in this first installment of an exclusive interview.
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Virginia Beach News June 18, 2026

Trump’s Name Off Kennedy Center, But Tarps Block Public’s View

Workers removed Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center following a federal court order, but tarps covering the building prevented public viewing of the change as legal and political debates over the renaming continued.
#KennedyCenter #DonaldTrump #WashingtonDC #Politics #FederalCourt #JohnFKennedy #JoyceBeatty #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews #Government #ArtsAndCulture #NationalNews #CivilDiscourse #TrendingPolitics
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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 January 22, 2026

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Will Play Key Role This Session

A record 37-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus leads a Democratic majority in the 164th General Assembly, advancing reproductive rights, voting reforms, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting.
#VirginiaPolitics #BlackCaucus #GeneralAssembly #ReproductiveRights #VotingRights #MarriageEquality #Redistricting #DemocraticLeadership
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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 September 4, 2025

First Black Woman Elected Chief of Va. Supreme Court

Judge Cleo Powell, a trailblazer in Virginia’s legal system, will become the first Black woman to serve as chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, marking another historic milestone in her distinguished career. #CleoPowell #BlackExcellence #VirginiaHistory #ChiefJustice #WomenInLaw #Trailblazer #BlackHistory #JudicialLeadership
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Virginia Beach News June 12, 2025

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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Virginia Beach News May 15, 2025

A “Miscarriage of Justice” In Memphis Death of Tyre Nichols

The acquittal of three former Memphis officers in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols has ignited national outrage, with civil rights leaders calling it a miscarriage of justice and urging systemic police reform.
#JusticeForTyre #TyreNichols #PoliceBrutality #MemphisVerdict #CivilRights #VIPERSquad #JusticeDenied #BenCrump #AlSharpton #GeorgeFloydAct
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Virginia Beach News November 9, 2024

Former Ky. Officer Guilty In Breonna Taylor Death

Four years after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a former Louisville police officer has been convicted of civil rights violations. Despite the conviction, questions persist about the delays in holding police accountable for killings involving Black victims.
#BreonnaTaylor #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForBreonna #BlackLivesMatter #CivilRights #PoliceBrutality #LouisvilleNews #JusticeSystem
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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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