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Tag Archives: Black History
Mentor, confidant, friend: Richmond’s first Black mayor, Henry Marsh III, dies
Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School was dedicated in Richmond in August 2020.
Students’ lawsuit against Shenandoah County School Board proceeds
A federal judge denied efforts by Shenandoah County School Board to dismiss a complaint by students and the Virginia NAACP of civil rights violations.
Prince William County: Group sues over desecration of Black burial grounds
A Prince William County Circuit Court judge ruled a lawsuit against the county and The Farm Brewery at Broad Run can move forward.
Staunton fundraiser will collect donations to restore Shea House in Fairview Cemetery
The Shea House Restoration Project is a community initiative to restore the Shea House at Fairview Cemetery in Staunton.
Historic Staunton Foundation purchases Edmund Cabell house for Black history preservation
Historic Staunton Foundation (HSF) has purchased the historic Cabell Log House, which was built ca. 1869 by freedman Edmund Cabell.
MBU history professor to speak at African-American Read-In at William Perry Elementary
The Charlottesville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host its 35th Annual African-American Read-In at William Perry ES.
A.D. Carson, the Professor of Hip Hop at UVA: ‘I’ve accomplished my goal if I am just a rapper’
A.D. Carson is inspiring a new generation of artists through his music and words and redefining the notion that you need a #1 hit to be considered a success.
Virginia premiere of ‘Fireflies’ to include 14 performances at Live Arts
Directed by Ti Ames, the run of “Fireflies” will include 14 performances from March 29 through April 20 in the Founders Theater at Live Arts.
Virginia Tech, Shaw University partner to increase Black teachers in the classroom
Virginia Tech has created a pipeline for Black students to pursue a graduate degree in teaching through a new pilot program.