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Preserve and Protect: The fight to restore African American cemeteries in HRVA

Historic African American cemeteries can be found just about anywhere. After sometimes decades or more of neglect, restoring them is an uphill battle for local historians.

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Portsmouth activist stresses importance of teaching Black history

In a time when Republican leaders are looking to change how Black history is taught, a Portsmouth civil rights activist expresses the need for it in classrooms.

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Portsmouth cemetery with drainage issues, rutted roads now under city care

Portsmouth is taking on the site, allotting $50,000 in this fiscal year's budget for perpetual care, including draining and road and monument repair.

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Historic Black cemetery in Portsmouth will now receive city care after years of neglect

Historic Black cemetery in Portsmouth will now receive city care after years of neglect
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Historic Black cemetery in Portsmouth will now receive city care after years of neglect

Historic Black cemetery in Portsmouth will now receive city care after years of neglect
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Urban legend that Norfolk's Harborfest celebrated slave ships is still alive in black community – The Virginian-Pilot

Black historians have tried to debunk the myth, but many residents still refuse to attend the city's marquee event because of the supposed connection to slavery.

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Portsmouth is considering returning land to residents of a historic Black neighborhood. Is it a blessing or a burden?

Portsmouth played a significant role in the dismantling of the Sugar Hill neighborhood. Now, the city wants to right the wrongs of the past by returning the land to the Black families it was taken from. But one of the questions still up for debate is whether returning the land would be helpful at all.

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Portsmouth is considering returning land to residents of a historic Black neighborhood. Is it a blessing or a burden?

Portsmouth is considering returning land to residents of a historic Black neighborhood. Is it a blessing or a burden?
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Uncovering stories of the Underground Railroad in Portsmouth

History that lies within the streets of Olde Towne, Portsmouth: a self-guided walking tour uncovers the role the city played in the Underground Railroad.

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Portsmouth unveils sign, tour on Underground Railroad history

After more than a year’s work, Portsmouth will unveil a new Civil War Trails Underground Railroad sign and walking trail this week to tell the stories of freedom seekers who were escaping slavery.

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