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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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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 Symphony Orchestra’s Free Outdoors Concerts Begin June 6

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform 12 free concerts across Hampton Roads this summer, from June through September, at scenic outdoor venues like Neptune’s Park and Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre.
#VirginiaSymphony #FreeConcerts #HamptonRoadsEvents #VSO2025 #LiveMusicOutdoors #FamilyFun #ClassicalMusic #SummerConcertSeries #NeptunesPark #TownPointPark
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Gov. Moore Signs Major Legislative Bills In Maryland

Governor Wes Moore signs 170 new Maryland bills into law, addressing reckless driving, reproductive rights, disability ID access, environmental protection, and public safety in a landmark legislative session.
#WesMoore #MarylandLegislation #ReproductiveRights #ChesapeakeBay #EnvironmentalJustice #EricIDLaw #SergeantKeppAct #HumanTraffickingAwareness #BlackLeadership #PublicSafetyReform
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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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Spring Break In The Southside

Norfolk native and Negro League great Sam Allen shared stories of his baseball journey with Southside youth, blending sports history with life lessons during a powerful Spring Break community event.
#NegroLeagues #SamAllen #NorfolkHistory #BlackBaseball #SouthsideNorfolk #YouthEmpowerment #SpringBreak2025 #SportsIsLife #JackieRobinsonLegacy
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Bookworm Review: Black Family Histories Books

Exploring the complexities of Black ancestry, “The Trouble of Color” and “Last Seen” delve into identity, family separation, and the enduring search for lost loved ones. These books illuminate the resilience of Black families and the power of historical research in uncovering long-buried truths.
#BlackHistory #Genealogy #AfricanAmericanAncestry #FamilySearch #BookReview #LostButFound #BlackHeritage
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Rev. Jamal Bryant’s Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s national boycott of Target has gained significant traction, with over 150,000 participants and more than 100 Black vendors withdrawing their products from the retailer. The campaign, launched in response to Target’s rollback of DEI commitments, has contributed to a $2 billion decrease in the company’s value. Bryant calls on the Black community to stay engaged, emphasizing the power of collective economic action.
#JamalBryant #TargetBoycott #BlackEconomicPower #SocialJustice #DEI #CorporateAccountability #BuyBlack
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NJGPOD S1E4: Wayne Lynch on Policing in America and Reform in Virginia

Wayne Lynch, a juvenile intake officer and advocate, joins NJGPOD to discuss police reform and justice following the tragic loss of his son, Donovon Lynch, in a Virginia Beach police shooting. He shares insights on law enforcement challenges, accountability, and the urgent need for systemic change.
#WayneLynch #JusticeForDonovon #PoliceReform #Accountability #NJGPOD #DWLFoundation #VirginiaBeach #EndPoliceViolence #CommunityJustice #Transparency
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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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