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America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
Top three Virginia Democrats embroiled in scandal
Black People 'Guinea Pigs' For Economy, Leaders Say

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus sends a letter to Governor Ralph Northam.
by Royce Dunmore
05.15.20
Red Crayon
9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Placing Bet on Gambling Table
Black Virginia Left Out Of Lucrative Casino Plans

The ongoing debate over whether to build and operate new casinos in Virginia has failed to take the commonwealth’s Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
Smart teenage boy uses laptop computer to do homework in kitchen
Father-Son Duo Launch Financial Literacy Program For Youth

A father-son duo from Virginia created a curriculum that teaches youth about financial wellness.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
10 itemsKentucky Capitol After Rain
The Blackest Reactions To Republicans Losing Elections

It was a bad night for Republicans.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
Thurgood Marshall College Fund 26th Awards Gala - Inside
Hampton University Welcomes Students Displaced By Dorian

Hampton University welcomed 46 students displaced by Hurricane Dorian.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Juneteenth 'Lynchings' Note Sparks Outrage In Virginia

There are calls for Thomas Dunn to resign.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Justin Fairfax and Ralph Northam 6/4/2019
Northam, Fairfax Have First Joint Appearance In Months

Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax appeared together in public for the first time in many months to…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
VA Governor Northam Holds Press Conference To Address Racist Yearbook Photo
Ralph Northam's 'Blackface' Med School Wins Diversity Award

Eastern Virginia Medical School is famous for publishing racist photos in their yearbook.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Attends Funeral For State Trooper
Northam’s Wife Gives Black Children Raw Cotton

Virginia first lady Pam Northam clearly has a lot in common with her husband.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Former Yearbook Staffer Debunks Northam's Theory

Dr. William Elwood spoke to CNN about the viral photo.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
African woman giving candy to trick or treater
City's Policy To Punish Trick-Or-Treaters Stirs Racism Debate

This isn't a trick.
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.12.18
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911 Released Of Basketball Player Who Called Cops

The man said he was "assaulted."
by NewsOne Staff
07.19.18
Basketball
Cops Called On Black Man For Playing Basketball

Here we go again.
by NewsOne Staff
07.17.18
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