Current Projects & Featured Events Come join us as we celebrate all African American events in the Hampton Roads area. |
Current Projects
The Mural on the Boys & Girls Club
CALVIN HOPSON, JAMES "POO" JOHNSON, JESSIE RATTLEY, ELLA SPRATLEY, GEORGE AUSTIN
Past, present, and future pillars of our community are now being honored in this mural. It is the duty, honor and
responsibility of the AAHSNN to tell their stories, known and unknown. Join us in this tribute and stay engaged
as we continue to honor many of our unsung heroes and sheroes
Pinkett's Beach
Summary: UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE
Annual Holy Baptism held during Labor Day weekend in Newport News at Pinkett's Beach
Oral Histories
Summary: African Americans recounting their memories of living in Newport News
Featured Events
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| Fort Monroe
This year, the Fort Monroe National Monument welcomes events and programs associated with the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution™and the 400th anniversary of the first Africans to arrive in English North America. At the new Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center, open for a preview in August, visitors will learn more about the 1619 African arrival story, the 1861 Contraband Decision and the military presence at the Fort. Throughout the year, Fort Monroe will host drama, poetry, musical performances, “Campfire Talk” presentations and special events that will highlight the struggles and triumphs of the Africans who first came to our shores and of those who came after.
August 23-25, 2019
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"I Am Not Your Negro" A 2016 American documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript. Read more |
Pilgrimage Prayer Noon Saturday at Fort Monroe. Local clergy and congregants will come together to participate in the annual World Day of Reconciliation and Healing from the Legacy of Enslavement. Free. Read more |
Juneteenth Jazz Concert 7 p.m. Saturday at the American Theatre. Features bassist Herman Burney, sax player Todd Ledbetter and vocalist Karla Crump. Admission: $20. |
