Black History Month
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Press Release
Honoring the 6888th: The Only Black Female Battalion To Serve Overseas During World War II
By Joseph Reagan ALEXANDRIA, VA -During the First World War, Ralph Lindsey, my great-grandfather, kept a journal of his service…
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Community News
How Is Alexandria Celebrating Black History Month?
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria invites the public to celebrate Black History Month with special events and activities…
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Foodie Newz
Charlene’s Kitchen in Old Town Takes Catering to a New Level
ALEXANDRIA, VA–As time moves on, we transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month. As a black, female business…
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School News
Browne Academy Students Learn About the Tuskegee Airmen During Black History Month
ALEXANDRIA, VA-During Black History Month, students at Browne Academy learned about the Tuskegee Airmen. A family of U.S. Military veterans…
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Backyard History
Celebrate Black History Month With Historic Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Throughout February, Historic Alexandria, is encouraging residents to take part in events to celebrate Black History Month. This year,…
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Events Calendar
What’s New and Exciting in Alexandria for 2021? Just Ask Visit Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Yesterday, Visit Alexandria, the city’s tourism bureau, shared what’s new and exciting about Alexandria in 2021. There will be…
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Events Calendar
Black History Month Events Coming to Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-In anticipation of Black History Month in February, Visit Alexandria today released information about a number of virtual and…
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In Z Hood
Three Sites of Particular Importance for Black History Month
By John Taylor Chapman Alexandria, VA – In recognition of Black History Month, I went to a couple of sites…
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Arts
Uncovering Alexandria’s Freedmen’s Cemetery
An Interview with Char McCargo Bah By Shenise Foster Black History Month is a time to reflect and honor the…
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Community News
Women’s Corner: Truths That Rise From the Roots Remembered
Truths That Rise From the Roots Remembered By Teisha Garrett While walking through the Alexandria African American Heritage Park recently,…
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