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Remembering Norman C. Francis, the longtime Xavier University president who counseled Jesse Jackson
“The nation is better and richer for his having lived among us,” Reynold Verret, the president of Xavier University, said Wednesday while confirming the death of civil rights pioneer and educator...
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The popular Ivy Greek Natural Area is home to land once purchased by a formerly enslaved man
Scores of people visit Ivy Creek Natural Area, a nature preserve in Albemarle County, known for its amazing hiking trails. However, only a few people are aware of the site’s history. Long before...
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Meet Dangote’s three daughters appointed to key roles in business empire
Aliko Dangote’s three daughters have assumed new active and senior roles in various companies under his conglomerate. This comes as the 68-year-old billionaire begins withdrawing from the daily operations...
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Carter’s Cheesesteaks is now the first Black-owned business to open in Chinatown
Carter’s Cheesesteaks has become the first Black-owned business to open in Chinatown, offering original cheesesteaks as well as unique ones topped with lobster and shrimp. The man behind the business,...
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Philadelphia slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration returns after judge’s historic ruling
An exhibit about people enslaved by George Washington, the first president of the United States, must be restored at Washington’s former home in Philadelphia, a federal judge ruled Monday. The ruling...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson: 5 unforgettable moments of his life you should know about
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, an iconic figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died Tuesday at age 84. Jackson died surrounded by family. His cause...
