Black History Month


Allen Iverson: NBA Hall of Famer and sports icon from Hampton
Read full article: Allen Iverson: NBA Hall of Famer and sports icon from HamptonHall of Famer Allen Iverson came to define 2000s basketball, his ferocious and flashy play on the court combined with a fiery personality made him a fan favorite in the City of Brotherly Love.

Moses Malone: NBA Champion and Basketball Hall-of-Famer
Read full article: Moses Malone: NBA Champion and Basketball Hall-of-FamerMoses Malone was an imposing force in the paint. The aggressiveness he had in his domain on the hardwood was one of the many reasons why the Center from Petersburg won 2 all-defensive second-team honors and led his 76ers to a Championship in 1983.

Reuben Lawson: A fearless attorney in the fight for Civil Rights
Read full article: Reuben Lawson: A fearless attorney in the fight for Civil RightsAttorney Reuben Lawson was a pivotal figure during the Civil Rights era, serving as a decisive legal advocate in Virginia with a deep fervor for ensuring racial equality.

Ralph Sampson: UVA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer
Read full article: Ralph Sampson: UVA legend and Basketball Hall of FamerStanding at an intimidating 7′4 some could say Ralph Sampson was “larger than life” and in many ways, the shifty and agile Harrisonburg native was exactly that, revolutionizing and dominating the sport in the eighties.

Liberty University holding comic-style art exhibit in honor of Frederick Douglass and John Brown
Read full article: Liberty University holding comic-style art exhibit in honor of Frederick Douglass and John BrownThe Liberty University Art Museum is holding an art exhibit in honor of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown throughout the month of February.

Pernell Whitaker: U.S. Gold Medalist and boxing legend
Read full article: Pernell Whitaker: U.S. Gold Medalist and boxing legendPernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was only 24 years old when he secured his first and only gold medal in the 1984 Olympic games, even more impressive than that, The Norfolk native had never fought at the pro level.

Dr. Brenda Hale: Longtime president of the Roanoke Branch NAACP and local icon
Read full article: Dr. Brenda Hale: Longtime president of the Roanoke Branch NAACP and local iconMany people go through life hoping they can make a positive difference in the world around them. With a steadfast commitment to bettering the lives of others, local icon Dr. Brenda Hale has done just that.

Arthur Ashe: Tennis superstar, activist and author from Richmond
Read full article: Arthur Ashe: Tennis superstar, activist and author from RichmondArthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his life—from becoming the face of tennis to the face of activism. Ashe was also the first and only African American male to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open singles titles.

Black History Month: Panel discussions address gentrification’s impact on Gainsboro neighborhood
Read full article: Black History Month: Panel discussions address gentrification’s impact on Gainsboro neighborhoodDuring Black History Month, gentrification in Roanoke City is the topic of a series of panel discussions every Thursday.

Mike Tomlin: Super Bowl-winning head coach from Hampton Roads
Read full article: Mike Tomlin: Super Bowl-winning head coach from Hampton RoadsAfter a two-and-a-half-week process, Mike Tomlin was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, becoming the first Black head coach in the franchise’s storied history. Many analysts and outlets were shocked by the hire, calling it “unconventional,” but 18 years later, the Steelers head coach has thrived on being unconventional.

Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginia’s first black congresswoman
Read full article: Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginia’s first black congresswomanIn February 2023, history was made in the Commonwealth as elected Democrat Jennifer McCllelan soared to victory in a race to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress.

WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History Month
Read full article: WATCH: Honoring the lives and legacies of hometown heroes for Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.

Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and “Ambassador of Love” from Newport News
Read full article: Pearl Bailey: The Multi-talented entertainer and “Ambassador of Love” from Newport NewsTo call Pearl Bailey just an entertainer would be a disservice. The multi-talented singer, actress and jazz icon broke multiple barriers - becoming a Tony award-winning artist and delegate to the United Nations.

Norvel Lee: Gold Medalist, Veteran, Civil Rights activist
Read full article: Norvel Lee: Gold Medalist, Veteran, Civil Rights activistNorvel Lee was first introduced to the public and rose to prominence after he won the light heavyweight gold medal for boxing in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, but the Botetourt native’s accomplishments in life span far beyond the world of boxing.