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Katherine Johnson At Work
Virginia School Renamed For NASA Great Katherine Johnson

A Virginia-based middle school has been renamed after NASA trailblazer Katherine Johnson.
by Brandee Sanders
06.21.21
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Pharrell Opening School For Low-Income Students In VA

Pharrell Williams is launching a Norfolk-based private school for low-income families.
by Brandee Sanders
06.12.21
VA trooper stopped young black woman under false pretenses and subsequently charged her with other offenses she did not commit
Black Federal Worker Speaks Out After Violent Arrest

Prosecutors dropped the charges against Juanisha Brooks, a Defense Department employee who who was forcibly removed from her car during…
by Charise Frazier
05.13.21
Caron Nazario Traffic Stop
VA Cop Fired After Pepper-Spraying Black Lieutenant

One of officers shown during a violent traffic stop involving Lt. Caron Nazario was fired on Sunday, a day after…
by Charise Frazier
04.12.21
Supermajority Hosts Supercharge: Women All In
Ben Jealous Endorses Jennifer Carroll Foy For Governor

The youngest Black woman to serve in Congress, Underwood walks softly but packs a real punch in legislative action. A…
by Anoa Changa
04.11.21
op-ed Top three Virginia Democrats embroiled in scandal
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Justin Fairfax Is No Emmett Till, George Floyd

Fairfax comparing his experience to the definitive state sanctioned killings of two Black men whose deaths heightened the social justice…
by Charise Frazier
04.09.21
Q&A Jennifer McClellan
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Jennifer McClellan Vying To Make History In Virginia

McClellan, a Democrat serving in the Virginia General Assembly for over 14 years, will be the first Black woman to…
by Charise Frazier
04.01.21
Woodburn Hall in West Virginia University
Black Scholar Makes History At West Virginia University

For the first time in West Virginia University’s 154-year history, a Black woman has been elected as student body president.
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.21
Lethal Injection Room at Huntsville
VA Lawmakers Vote To Abolish Death Penalty

Virginia moved one step closer to abolishing the death penalty, a measure that polling shows is overwhelmingly supported by Black…
by Anoa Changa
02.22.21
Casino Roulette
Urban One To Propose $517M Casino In Richmond

Urban One Inc., a Black-owned business that operates media organizations across the country, recently ventured into partnership with Peninsula Pacific…
by Charise Frazier
02.23.21
Barbara Rose Johns
Barbara Rose Johns Honored With US Capitol Statue

The civil rights icon and school desegregationist will be honored with a statue in the US Capitol, which will replace…
by Charise Frazier
12.21.20
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Virginia Casino Survey Seeks Feedback Amid Diversity Flap

A new survey seeking feedback from Richmond, Virginia, residents about plans to build a casino there follows criticism from African…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.03.20
Luray, Virginia Aunt Jemima Facebook post
Mayor Compares Biden's VP Hopefuls To 'Aunt Jemima'

A suspected white supremacist who is also the mayor of a Virginia town was urged to quit over his alleged…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.04.20
Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, College of William and Mary, historic campus walkway with students
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
12.03.20
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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