Tag: Suffolk

Leaders of the Norfolk Citizens Recall Committee that is seeking to remove Norfolk City Treasurer Anthony Burfoot from office say they have completed the first step in the process.

By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide The Old Testament’s Book of  Judges, (chapters 4 and 5) reveals the  story of the  Priestess  Deborah who held the office of Judge,  tasked with helping  Moses resolve disputes among the Hebrews under the shade of a palm tree. Outside the tradition of culture,   Deborah was allowed to assert authority, summoning the Israeli  warrior Barak to lead 10,000 troops up to Mount Tabor to confront and conquer enemy troops. So it is no surprise that Deborah is the Biblical role model of  the Reverend  Debra L. Haggins. In  2008, for […]

The South Hampton Roads Pan-Hellenic Council – SHARPC – recognized the performance of members and community leaders at a banquet held on March 19 at the Edmonds Center in Portsmouth.

The Vice Chair of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), Brittany Tabb, Welcomed the guests to their 2nd annual Making Black History Banquet. Chelsea Mack, Chaplain of the BLSA, prayed the Opening Prayer followed by a delicious buffet dinner prepared by the dining staff of Regent’s University.

The Norfolk Branch and the State Conference of the NAACP are launching an investigation into incidents where Norfolk police officers have shot and killed two citizens in the past two weeks.