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The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival with Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt and acclaimed soul singer Vivian Green as its first headlining performers. The free public festival will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2405 Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, bringing live music, cultural arts, and community-centered programming to celebrate Juneteenth.
Elevate your Juneteenth celebration by joining American Music Collective 250, known as AMC250. As one of the most significant locations in African American history, Hampton and Fort Monroe provide a powerful backdrop for reflecting on freedom, progress, and possibility. On Friday, June 19 AMC 250 presents Juneteenth: Navigating Freedom a cultural experience that explores freedom, […]
NORFOLK, Va. — The historic Attucks Theatre served as the site of a powerful Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration, bringing the community together to honor Dr. King’s legacy while celebrating the enduring cultural significance of one of Norfolk’s most treasured landmarks. Before the program began, city leaders gathered outside the theater for the unveiling […]
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.”
Black History Mondays! Join NSU Faculty for lunchtime talks every Monday in February at 12:00 pm via Zoom. Details below!
The Maryland National Guard and Governor Wes Moore honored Harriet Tubman with a posthumous commission as a one-star general in the Maryland Army National Guard. The ceremony took place near her birthplace at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park Visitor Center. Click here to learn more
For the first time in the U.S., students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) will have the opportunity to complete a four-year college degree in which the last two years of the curriculum are devoted to equipping them with the skills to succeed in media sales, operations, and marketing starting in the Fall of 2026. […]
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