Only the cold hard truth
When I filed a FOIA request with the Governor’s office in Virginia, I thought I was exercising my right as a citizen to ensure transparency in government. My request focused…
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 rising sea levels, increased precipitation,…
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 violence. Its legacy is not…
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 decision-making thankfully led the Confederacy…
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 going to the former Fort…
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 unfurls in the picturesque setting…