Emancipation Oak News Today

Virginia is among the top five states with the most documented champion trees, the largest of their species.

Back in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation in schools to be unconstitutional. Now, Brown v. Board of Education Topeka is a landmark case.

Forty years after receiving an anonymous tip, one man has been working to rewrite Black history to show where and how the first Africans arrived in the British Colonies.

Looking to check out all of Hampton's historic Black history sites during Black History Month?

We're a little biased, but once you read all of these reasons why college is better in the South, we think you'll agree too. From famous landmarks, to gorgeous architecture, to tailgating traditions, to the best music and food, college in the South offers more than just an education—it's a whole experience.

During this concerning time, Hampton University says it will remain home to students present and future and that the achievements of students of color will continue.

Civil War Emancipation Proclamation read in historic gathering of contraband slaves under a Hampton oak

A lifelong educator, Mary Peake instructed a growing number of escaped slaves, fleeing bondage, and the war in the South.

As Black History Month winds down, the City of Hampton is giving you the chance to learn about the city's ties to history.

Long overlooked for Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal past—and drawing travelers.