Hampton Roads, a region known for its natural beauty, historical significance, and military presence, is facing an existential threat from climate change. The convergence of […]
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Hampton Roads, Virginia: A Legacy of Injustice and Discrimination
Hampton Roads, Virginia, often celebrated for its historical landmarks and maritime significance, is also a region deeply tainted by a history of prejudice, discrimination, and […]
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the (Former) Road Signs and School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Today, we cover my personal “favorite” and the former namesake of my own junior high school in Hampton. The “big man” himself, whose chronically poor […]
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the Road Signs and School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Ah, George Pickett. The namesake of Pickett’s Line near Ft. Eustis and several other streets dotted around the Hampton Roads area, with a special mention […]
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the Road Signs & School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Today, we spotlight “Prince John” Bankhead Magruder, the namesake of Magruder Blvd in Hampton, and our very own Magruder Elementary School. John Bankhead Magruder’s tale […]