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Virginia’s new mayors include first Black woman, Indian-American at city helm
Democrat Alyia Gaskins ran unopposed to become the City of Alexandria’s first Black woman elected mayor. She received 94% of ...
Research society to host play to raise funds for Shea House in Staunton
The Staunton-Augusta County African American Research Society is hosting a play titled ‘Voices of our Past’ to raise funds ...
Charlottesville group collecting toys for holiday donation
Come As You Are Cville is hosting its fourth toy drive to make the holidays special for families who cannot afford gifts.
First African American Museum Opens In Virginia County In Honor Of Activist James Wilson Kilby
The first African American museum has opened in Warren County, Virginia, established in honor of local activist James Wilson Kilby.
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Dr. Bob shares how Richmond's changing demographics impacted the mayor's race
When Richmond voters elected Danny Avula as the city's next mayor, he became the first non-African American candidate to win ...
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First African American history museum opens in Warren County
Patricia Kilby-Robb, a retired educator, gives a tour of the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum on Shenandoah Shores ...
Honoring Unheard Heroes: African American Veterans in Our Community
Celebrate your Veterans Day by listening to unheard stories of African American veterans in our community. From their unique experiences across generations to t ...
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Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input on Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail’s Draft Narrative
The African American Heritage Trail Advisory Committee, in partnership with the City of Williamsburg, is inviting the public ...
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Traveling museum showcasing African American aviators stops in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A traveling museum made a pit stop in Lynchburg on Monday, honoring African Americans in flight. The African Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum set up shop at Liberty ...