Author: Tahva Adedipe
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests beginning November 20. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping. Order your free […]
Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next year, the hall announced Thursday, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March. To read the full story click here:Women’s Hall of Fame
Shyla Brown, a 15-year-old Black teen from McKinney, Texas, is making history as the youngest African-American Junior Golf Champion. She recently became among the only four nationally ranked high school golfers selected to compete in the prestigious Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest. To read the full story click here: Shyla Brown:Junior Golf Champion
George “Funky” Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 74 Brown died after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by Universal Music. He had retired […]
Vice President Kamala Harris flew to South Carolina on Friday to file paperwork putting President Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot of the state, which will lead off the Democratic presidential primary thanks to a White House-led schedule overhaul meant to better empower Black voters. To read the full story click here: Biden on 2024 Ballot
After a strong start to the season, Norfolk State will face its first Division I opponent on Monday, with local bragging rights on the line. The Spartans (2-0) will host Hampton (1-1) in the 141st edition of the Battle of the Bay rivalry at Echols Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13. The series […]
Region/state roundup: Norfolk State men, women run to MEAC team, individual crowns COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY Norfolk State took both Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team championships Saturday. It was the fourth consecutive time and 16th overall for the Spartans’ men. Junior Gidion Sigei won the men’s individual title for the second consecutive year, finishing the 8-kilometer course […]
Amtrak’s new structure offers option for cheaper train tickets The fare structure launched this week, and the new system will have two different booking types instead of three. To read the full story click here: Amtrak’s new structure offers option for cheaper train tickets
Smithfield teen crowned National Miss Juneteenth USA Sunshine Huggins is the Commonwealth’s inaugural Juneteenth Queen. The Smithfield High School senior won four out of five categories in the pageant including the crown, Miss Congeniality, Miss Black Wall Street and best talent. To read the full story click here: National Miss Juneteenth USA
2023 NSU Homecoming: There’s no place like home Norfolk State now returns home for its annual Homecoming weekend, facing Morgan State at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Oct. 28. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. To read the full story click here: 2023 Annual Homecoming
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