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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 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 21, 2025

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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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 March 9, 2025

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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Virginia Beach News February 10, 2025

February Is American Heart Month: “Go Red for Women” Luncheon To Raise Awareness; Award Four

The American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14 will bring over 400 attendees together to raise awareness and funds for women’s heart health. Featuring CNN’s Laura Coates as the keynote speaker, a survivor fashion show, and the Live Fierce Awards, the event aims to combat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women.
#GoRedForWomen #HeartHealth #AmericanHeartMonth #WomensHealth #LiveFierce #HamptonRoads #LauraCoates #HeartDiseaseAwareness
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Virginia Beach News October 31, 2024

Harris Vs. Trump: A Tight And Historic Race

With only days left until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in one of the most closely watched races in history. As over 30 million Americans have already cast their votes, battleground states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia will be pivotal in determining the nation’s future.
#HarrisVsTrump #2024Election #BattlegroundStates #HistoricElection #Vote2024 #FirstBlackWomanPresident
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Virginia Beach News October 21, 2024

Bookworm Review: “John Lewis: A Life”

David Greenberg’s “John Lewis: A Life” offers an in-depth exploration of the civil rights icon’s life, from his early struggles with racism to his pivotal role in shaping American politics, making it a must-read for students, activists, and history enthusiasts alike.
#JohnLewis #CivilRights #DavidGreenberg #SNCC #BookReview
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Virginia Beach News July 29, 2024

Former NSU Student Works as Producer on Sherri Show

Former Norfolk State University student Jawn Murray has risen to prominence as the executive producer of “Sherri,” the No. 2 ranked TV talk show. Murray’s journey from a mass communication major to a celebrated media professional highlights the dedication and hard work behind the scenes of his successful career.
#JawnMurray #SherriShow #NorfolkStateUniversity #TVTalkShow #EntertainmentIndustry #HBCU
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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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