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“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday. Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton said in a statement that “our nation lost one of its greatest moral voices” and paid tribute […]
WNSB / HOT91 is excited to partner with SickFit, a woman and veteran-owned sock brand that designs high-performance compression socks. Let’s celebrate Black history, legacy, community, culture, and connection with a pair of SickFits! A portion of every purchase goes directly to support HOT91 and our mission to bring great music and community programming to […]
On Feb. 2, 1959, seventeen Black students stepped into six segregated Norfolk schools, knowing the welcome would be anything but warm. Surrounded by hostility and threats, they carried more than textbooks—they carried the weight of a system built to keep them out. Still, they showed up, choosing dignity and determination in the face of cruelty. […]
This discussion series covers stories of the enslaved. Professors Cassandra Newby Alexander and Stephanie Richmond in conjunction with The City of Virginia Beach Cultural Arts Department bring you researchers, guest speakers, and subject matter experts who help trace and shed light on the stories of those who were “Sold Down River.”
Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs of Renty Taylor and his daughter Delia. The photos were believed to be View for More Details
Black History Mondays! Join NSU Faculty for lunchtime talks every Monday in February at 12:00 pm via Zoom. Details below!
Capt. Janet Days is Naval Station Norfolk’s first Black female commanding officer in the 106-year history of the world’s largest naval base. Days assumes command today, February 3, 2023. The Chicago native graduated from Old Dominion University in 1999. She also holds a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is also a graduate […]
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