Part performance, part panel, part community discussion, this moving experience invites audience members to hear performances of music from traditional African, Island and American historical songbooks and engage in a conversation about race through the lens of music and lyrics.

Photo by Johnny Martínez on Unsplash.com

Serve up a great taste of the season with this twist on traditional strawberry shortcake from talented Pastry Chef Tara Nieves.

WHRO is proud to commemorate AAPI Heritage month by collaborating with the Naro Expanded Video Archival Library to present this month’s “Film School” syllabus celebrating AAPIs contributions to film

Photo: Camille Minouflet via unsplash.com

Catch the King, a Hampton Roads citizen-science project for mapping high tides, is now officially a Guinness world record holder.

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Community Initiatives

Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.

American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more

Veterans

Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:

Veterans Coming Home

Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities. Find out more

Wall of Faces

There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more