Black History Month Expo to highlight Petersburg events
Petersburg is planning an expo, movie viewings, spokenword and other dramatic presentations, a bus tour and read-in as part of its Black History Month commemoration.
Grant brings new books to Henderson Middle School
Henderson Middle School has received a $10,000 grant from Emily’s Hope Foundation to purchase 500 new books for it’s library, according to Dr. Vonita Foster, the school’s media specialist.
Free access to genealogy website this month
During the month of February, the New England Historic Genealogical Society is allowing free entry to its website for those seeking information on their African-American ancestry, it has been announced.
From SAG Awards to Sundance, diversity makes a comeback
In a flurry of wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Sundance Film Festival, diversity made a comeback. Over just a few hours last Saturday, the SAG Awards and Sundance showered their honors on a parade of performers …
Wilder returning to alma mater for book signing Feb. 2
Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder is returning to his alma mater, Virginia Union University, for a book signing and a discussion of his new autobiography, “Son of Virginia: A Life in America’s Political Arena.”
Art exhibition Feb. 5 at Pine Camp
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an exhibit at the Pine Camp Arts and Community Center featuring area African-American artists.
Black History Museum opening delayed
The new Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is unlikely to be open during Black History Month.
Dr. Franklin issues call to action at Community Leaders Breakfast
The state’s No. 1 cheerleader, Gov. Terry McAuliffe, drew enthusiastic applause as he delivered impassioned remarks and extolled a bipartisan approach to solving the state’s problems at the 38th Annual Community Leaders Breakfast last Friday honoring the life and legacy …
Wyatt T. Walker to be honored at VUU events
Civil rights icon and Virginia Union University alumnus Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker will be honored at events on the campus of his alma mater Thursday, Jan. 28, through Saturday, Jan. 30.
Award-winning poet Sonia Sanchez to speak Saturday at Film Festival
The Afrikana Independent Film Festival is introducing its “Evening with an Icon” film series with award-winning poet Sonia Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez, 81, will participate in an audience discussion about her life and work after a screening of the documentary about …
VMFA to continue jazz café
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz for free at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Lack of diversity prompts Oscar boycott announcement
Director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith plan to boycott next month’s Academy Awards ceremony because black actors were shut out of nominations. The Academy acknowledged this week that it needs to do more to promote diversity after the …
Denzel receives top Golden Globe award
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington joined the ranks of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro when he was awarded the Golden Globe for lifetime achievement Sunday.
Area events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Several community celebrations will be held to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honorees
They can only be described as sculptors. They are responsible for the making and shaping of strong communities. They are the 2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History who are being honored at a ceremony next month. The honorees …
