February 2019

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Hampton first to boast 100 percent school participation in statewide program

Hampton, Va. – Hampton City Schools will be the first in the Commonwealth to boast 100 percent of the district’s…

American EvolutionFebruary 27, 2019

Faith Journeys In The Black Experience: 1619-2019 To Examine Context Of 1619 Virginia And The Evolution Of Religion And A Culturally Diverse United States

Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Announces Virginia Customs, Cultures And Cuisine Festival Grant

Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Partners With Universities For Multiple Lecture Series

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1619: 400 years ago, a ship arrived in Virginia, bearing human cargo

THE ARRIVAL OF 20 AND ODD ENSLAVED AFRICANS IN 1619 HAS BEEN CALLED THE BEGINNING OF U.S. SLAVERY. IT'S ACTUALLY…

American EvolutionFebruary 8, 2019

Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Recognizes The 400th Anniversary Of The First Africans In English North America During Black History Month

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400th Commemoration gives special designation to 37 state historical highway markers

Historical highway markers celebrating African-American history in Richmond and across the state are at the center of a new initiative…

American EvolutionFebruary 7, 2019

2019 Commemoration Schools Ambassador Recognized By Virginia General Assembly