Meet the living legend from the 1950s Chicago blues scene who inspired The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan on the way to becoming a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and an eight-time Grammy winner.
Read more ...From Sea to Shining Sea is an uplifting musical travelogue to some of the most breathtaking places across the country.
Read more ...Celebrate the legendary Queen of Soul with this song-filled tribute of her greatest performances.
Read more ...PBS NewsHour has set the standard for broadcast journalism and garnered more than 30 major awards for the program and its co-anchors.
Read more ...Connected to the Community
Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.
Emerging Leaders Board
Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more
Past Community Initiatives
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.
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
Race: Let's Talk About It
Stories and events that foster conversations about race relations in America. Find out more