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Black History Month 2021: "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity"
Since 1928, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has formally set the theme for Black History...
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The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Its 2021 Legislative Agenda
January 13th marks the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session! Members of Virginia's House of Delegates will be meeting virtually;...
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NSU and VSU Receive Their Largest Single Donor Gifts from Philanthropist, Ms. MacKenzie Scott
Author and Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted billions of dollars to organizations and HBCU's nation-wide, in as part of a...
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Black Woman, You Should RUN in One of Virginia's Upcoming Elections!
Black women have long been relentless in their fight for justice, equality, and the betterment of communities world-wide. We are...
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Black Virginia Voters 2020 Poll Shows A Revealing New Trend!
The John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for African American Political Leadership at Virginia State University Releases New Findings....
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Meet the President of Virginia State University, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D.
Our narrative matters! We are proud to amplify the narratives of Black Virginians and topics that matter to us. This Homecoming season we...
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Meet the President of Hampton University, Dr. Harvey!
Our narrative matters! We are proud to amplify the narratives of Black Virginians and topics that matter to us. This Homecoming season we...
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Membership in your HBCU's Alumni Association is HBCU PRIDE!
On any given Sunday following Homecoming festivities, you can find HBCU alumni gathering one last time before heading back to reality at...
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It’s Homecoming Season!
Homecoming for a graduate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), truly does mean returning home.
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Franklin County Teacher Named 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year!
Anthony Swann, a fifth-grade teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary in Franklin County, was named 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year this ...
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The Settlement: The Black Wall Street of Prince William County
The area in Western Prince William County, along route 29 and route 15, was once a bustling Black community comparable to #BlackWallStreet..
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The First Black Woman Elected to Virginia's House & Senate was HBCU Educated and a member of Zeta!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller was a fearless legislator in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who shattered glass ceilings and blazed a path for...
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Parenting During A State of Emergency
During these times, we want to remind parents that perfection is not the goal, and that it's perfectly fine to give yourselves plenty of...
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Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!
When people with disabilities are portrayed in pop culture, they are often portrayed in ways that make people who are not disabled feel...
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Supporting Virginia's Black Restaurants Through COVID-19: Ernestine's Table
Having a meal at Ernestine’s Table is like having a meal at your grandmother’s house. In fact, Ernestine’s Table is named in honor of my...
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Relax, Relate, Release: A Deeper Look into Yoga Practice with PIES Fitness
For me some days my practice consists of simply taking a couple of deep breaths throughout the day. These deep breaths are literally...
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Leading During a Pandemic: A Candid Conversation with Mayor Donnie Tuck
"Because of Covid-19, this past
campaign, I was totally dependent on utilizing social media to spread my message."
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Supporting Virginia's Black Restaurants through COVID-19: The BBQ Mayor
Dyvine BBQ has gourmet BBQ, your favorite southern side dishes, and southern desserts to soothe any sweet tooth. We opened our restaurant,
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Honoring Our Hidden Figures: Jennie Dean
Statues and monuments have been trending topics in Virginia over the past month. Most conversations surround the discussion of...
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