May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Every year, this is an opportunity to listen and learn about the diversity within Asian and Pacific Islander communities as well as how deep the connections are to all facets of American history.
Read more ...WHRO Public Media's reporting about flooding on Virginia's Eastern Shore was recently featured on PBS News Weekend.
Read more ...Masterpiece’s gorgeous new crime series starring Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed is releasing early on Passport months before it comes to television. Here is how to watch.
Read more ...Holocaust Remembrance Programs Featured On WHRO TV
During the month of April, WHRO Public Media will be featuring a series of Holocaust Remembrance programs. View the lineup.
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