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Black History Month
Black History Month
First restored Rustburg Rosenwald building to open within two years
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:37 PM EST
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By
Michael Alachnowicz
The site was originally built for the education of Black students in the 1900's.
Black History Month
Campbell Town: Bringing Black history back to life
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 12:13 AM EST
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By
Jen Cardone
As part of Black History Month, we’re learning about what could be coming to a property in Christiansburg that’s rich in Black history.
Black History Month
Wytheville Training School and Cultural Center still puts education first generations later
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 6:05 PM EST
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By
Janay Reece
It’s been transformed into a cultural center and museum.
Black History Month
Famous statue in Washington, DC has historical roots in Rockbridge County
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 7:02 PM EST
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Janay Reece
Archer Alexander's statue sits in Washington DC and in Boston, but he has roots in Rockbridge County.
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Black History Month
Historical Black Greek organizations continue to impact our hometowns
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 6:52 PM EST
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By
Janay Reece
Meet members of historically Black Greek fraternities and sororities.
Black History Month
Legacy of beloved Black educator remembered in Bedford
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 4:57 PM EST
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Michael Alachnowicz
Susie G. Gibson was an educator and supervisor of the area's Black schools in the 1900s.
Black History Month
New scholarships honor black leaders in Pulaski County
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST
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By
Janay Reece
The scholarships are named after key figures like Thomas Brown and Joseph Reed.
Black History Month
Trust buys Virginia land to honor Black Civil War soldiers
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 4:16 PM EST
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By
Associated Press
A nonprofit which preserves U.S. battlegrounds has paid $260,000 to purchase land in Virginia where Black soldiers fought in the Civil War.
Black History Month
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine holds Black History Month events
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 6:44 PM EST
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Lindsay Cayne
Last week's event was on Black maternal health.
Black History Month
First Black Air Traffic Controller for ROA shares his story this Black History Month
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 6:24 PM EST
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Lindsay Cayne
Freddie Delbridge first became an air traffic controller in the Air Force.
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Black History Month
Christiansburg Institute leaves long legacy in cosmetology, and a barbershop
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 5:58 PM EST
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Janay Reece
An alumni of Christiansburg Institute has been cutting hair for over 40 years, all while teaching the next generation.
Black History Month
New flags in downtown Christiansburg reflect local Black history
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:57 PM EST
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By
Janay Reece
Public Works crews have hung Christiansburg Institute flags along the street, honoring its history.
Black History Month
Black History Month: Resilience amid unprecedented challenges in past year
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:55 PM EST
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By
CNN staff
People are celebrating the history and resilience of Black Americans who faced unprecedented challenges this past year.
Black History Month
Contributions of educators of color remembered
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 7:04 PM EST
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By
Bruce Young
A virtual program on the contributions of educators of color is being held Wednesday.
Black History Month
Pulaski Police Department makes $3,000 donation to TG Howard Community Center
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 6:01 PM EST
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Janay Reece
TThe funds will be used to help with TG Howard’s building fund and youth programs.
Black History Month
T.G. Howard Center holding drawings for books highlighting Black History
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:43 PM EST
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Jen Cardone
Monday marks the first day of Black History Month and at Pulaski’s T.G. Howard Center your child could win a free book highlighting influential men and women.