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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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Virginia Beach News June 25, 2026

A Festival Weekend In Norfolk

Thousands gathered at Norfolk’s waterfront as Juneteenth celebrations merged with the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest® and Sail250® Virginia, featuring music, maritime history, fireworks, Black art, and educational exhibits highlighting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
#NorfolkHarborfest #Juneteenth #Sail250Virginia #NorfolkVA #TownPointPark #BlackHistory #HamptonRoads #PattiLaBelle #MaritimeHistory #BlackCulture
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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 May 31, 2026

New Senior Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Has Ministerial Roots Dating Five Generations

Shiloh Baptist Church in Norfolk has named Rev. Dr. Jonathan Michael Tennial as its new senior pastor, a leader with deep multigenerational ministerial roots and a vision for strengthening church community, youth engagement, and ties to Norfolk State University.
#ShilohBaptist, #NorfolkVA, #BlackChurch, #FaithLeadership, #BaptistChurch, #HamptonRoads, #ChurchNews, #SpiritualLeadership, #NSU, #CommunityFaith
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Virginia Beach News May 23, 2026

Digital Download: Truth in the Digital Age

Delegate Cliff Hayes examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping public trust, warning that digital literacy, verified sources, and transparency are critical to protecting truth in the modern information age.
#ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalLiteracy #AI #Misinformation #TruthInMedia #TechNews #AIethics #DigitalTrust #MediaLiteracy #CliffHayes #InformationAge #TrustedSources #TechnologyAndSociety #FutureOfMedia
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Virginia Beach News May 14, 2026

Kiggans Riles Dems With Interview Suggestion On “Cotton-Picking Hands”

Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing criticism from Virginia Democrats and Black political leaders after agreeing during a radio interview with a host who used the phrase “cotton-picking hands” while discussing Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
#JenKiggans #HakeemJeffries #VirginiaPolitics #HamptonRoads #DemocraticBlackCaucus #PoliticalControversy #Redistricting #CongressionalRace #VirginiaNews #Election2026
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