WHRO Public Media

This week on A Local Touch – Music With a Virginia Connection, host Raymond Jones presents a history of classical music radio followed by our staff's favorite classical selections.

Public radio was born in Hampton Roads in 1973. This week, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of WHRV and WHRO FM. Learn the history behind these two stations.

WHRO Public Media continues to explore opportunities to contribute to the national dialogue around race and racism in America. Tune in for these programs that share Black history and celebrate Black culture.

Do you live in a rural community? We want to hear from you! As part of a new initiative, we are seeking the stories of traditions, diversity, challenges, beauty and history of local rural communities.

A couple years ago we featured former Hampton Roads TV news anchor Jane Gardner and her story of battling four different types of cancer through the years. We learned this week that she lost her fifth and final battle with cancer on Saturday night. To honor her, we will air her compelling story again this Friday.

An age-old riddle exposes the principle of gender bias in the workplace. Why are some jobs still seen as being most suitable for men? A new initiative explores what it means to "work like a girl."

Host Barbara Hamm Lee interviewed the author of a book about the secret love affair between Father William Grau and Sister Sophie Legocki.

I, like many of you find myself once again deeply saddened. Our nation continues to struggle with legacies of injustice, racism and inequity. Over the years, WHRO has shared stories to raise awareness and foster dialogue.

During the last few weeks African Americans have witnessed a familiar story, play over and over again. On this week's Another View, our round-table panelists explored what life is like for Black men in America. Listen to the conversation.

WHRO Public Media is excited to announce that our station has won a Regional Murrow Award for best news series.