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Wanda Tucker, who traces her lineage to the first person of African descent born in Virginia, said the trip was "overwhelming, but positive."

Part of a growing national project called Guns to Gardens, local participants hope they’re planting a seed that grows into a bigger movement in Hampton Roads.

Glenn Oder is the Fort Monroe Authority’s first and only leader in its history. People close to him say his legacy is one of ambition, faith and family.

A delegation from Angola including the Malanje governor and minister of administration and territory were in Hampton for a “twinning” ceremony.

Calvin Pearson, a founding member and president of the nonprofit, died on Labor Day.

Center CEO Stacie Walls expects the new location’s services to be fully operational in October.

Guests from Angola, including the minister of culture, traveled to the Commonwealth to take part.

Malanje, Angola, will be Hampton’s fifth sister city, and the second on the African continent.

Mayors Donnie Tuck and Phil Jones say positive adult interactions and male role models in schools can help keep violence among Black teens and young adults down.

The first statue is planned for installation after groundwork is completed in 2025.