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Virginia Beach News October 1, 2026

African American Civil War Museum Features Former First Lady Michelle Obama, a Descendant of Civil War Heroes

A new African American Civil War Museum exhibit traces Michelle Obama’s family history from formerly enslaved ancestors who fought for freedom to the White House. #MichelleObama, #BlackHistory, #AfricanAmericanHistory, #CivilWarHistory, #USCT, #BlackHistoryMonth, #AfricanAmericanCivilWarMuseum, #WashingtonDC, #BlackFreedom, #EmancipationProclamation
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Virginia Beach News September 21, 2026

If AI Is the New Language of Power, Then NAN Wants Black Communities Fluent

National Action Network is launching an AI education initiative designed to help Black and Brown communities gain practical skills and participate in the economic opportunities being shaped by artificial intelligence.
#ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #AIEducation, #BlackCommunities, #BlackTech, #TechnologyAccess, #EconomicEmpowerment, #NationalActionNetwork, #AlSharpton, #BlackPress
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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 August 25, 2026

What the Data Say: Trump’s Disdain for the Military

A compilation of reported comments by President Donald Trump about service members, veterans and military sacrifice raises questions about his relationship with the U.S. military.
#DonaldTrump #USMilitary #MilitaryFamilies #Veterans #MilitaryVeterans #MilitaryMentalHealth #USSAbrahamLincoln #VeteransAffairs #MilitaryNews #MiddleEast
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Virginia Beach News August 15, 2026

We Are Shaping The Future With Our Dollar

Black consumers are increasingly using their $2.1 trillion in spending power to support Black-owned businesses and influence corporate priorities.
#BlackBuyingPower #BlackConsumers #BlackOwnedBusinesses #BlackEconomicEmpowerment #BlackWealth #EconomicJustice #BuyBlack #BlackAmerica #UrbanLeague #MarcMorial
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Virginia Beach News August 6, 2026

NAACP Applauds Spanberger’s Voting Rights Restoration

The NAACP Virginia State Conference praised Governor Abigail Spanberger after her administration restored voting rights to more than 66,000 Virginians. The move comes as voters prepare to decide a constitutional amendment that would make rights restoration automatic for eligible citizens.
#VotingRights #VirginiaPolitics #NAACP #AbigailSpanberger #CivilRights #VirginiaElection #RestoreTheVote #Democracy #VirginiaNews #Election2026
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Virginia Beach News July 27, 2026

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

Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on witnessing the January 6 Capitol attack, her work on the January 6 Select Committee, veterans legislation, and why she is seeking a return to Congress representing Virginia’s Second District. #ElaineLuria #VirginiaPolitics #VA02 #January6 #Veterans #PACTAct #Congress #VotingRights #HamptonRoads #Election2026
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Virginia Beach News July 16, 2026

Norfolk Grant Helps First Baptist Church Create “Community Quilt”

Historic First Baptist Church partnered with the City of Norfolk and local quilters to create a 6-by-6-foot Community Juneteenth Quilt celebrating unity, history, and the enduring power of community collaboration.
#Juneteenth, #FreedomDay, #NorfolkVA, #CommunityQuilt, #BlackHistory, #BlackExcellence, #HistoricFirstBaptist, #CommunityUnity, #VirginiaEvents, #JuneteenthCelebration
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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.
#ElaineLuria #VA02 #VirginiaPolitics #HamptonRoads #Election2026 #Congress #WomenVeterans #Leadership #USNavy #NorfolkVA #PublicService #PoliticalInterview #VirginiaNews #Democracy #NJG
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