Virginia

Mom Of Boy Who Shot Teacher Gets 21 Months Behind Bars

Deja Taylor, who has pleaded guilty, awaits sentencing on a state charge of child neglect.
11/16/2023

Virginia Department Of Education Approves AP African American History Course

The course will be offered in several Virginia schools this year, which is the final year of the College Board’s pilot.
09/18/2023

Mother Of 6-Year-Old Virginia Boy Who Shot Teacher Pleads Guilty To State Charge

Deja Taylor says she ‘feels very responsible’ for her son’s actions.
08/16/2023

Records Show 6-Year-Old Boy Who Shot Teacher Said 'I Shot That B---- Dead'

The child reportedly shot Abigail Zwerner, a first-grade teacher in her classroom on January 6.
08/09/2023

Mother Of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher In Virginia Classroom Takes Responsibility For Shooting

Deja Nicole Taylor faces a felony child neglect charge for the incident, but has apologized on her child’s behalf.
05/11/2023

Virginia Siblings Make History As First Black Triplets To Join Navy

Naval service is a family affair for the Sutton triplets and their proud parents.
04/06/2023

Why Spotsylvania Va., Banned Two Toni Morrison Books From School Libraries

Conservative groups are targeting books about the Black experience for censorship, library officials say.
03/31/2023

Why Two Black Men in Va. Were Sentenced To Life After Being Found Not Guilty For Killing A White Police Officer

Terrence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne have been incarcerated for over two decades. Their attorney is asking Biden to grant them clemency.
03/23/2023

Jennifer McClellan Wins Special Election, Becomes First Black Woman From Virginia In Congress

McClellan won a special election to fill the seat of Donald McEachin who died just after being elected to a 4th term.
02/22/2023

Virginia Joins Other States In Reviewing AP Black Studies Courses After Florida Backlash

Gov. Glenn Youngkin faces pushback for ‘targeting’ the course, especially during Black History Month.
02/21/2023

Coaches Fired After Assistant Impersonates 13-Year-Old Girls Basketball Player

Arlisha Boykins, 22, put on a jersey and joined the match.
02/01/2023