On Friday, October 24, Norfolk State University ushered in a new era with the official unveiling of the newly named Boyd Gaming Tourism and Hospitality Management Program. With a $1 million pledge to NSU, Boyd's hallmark partnership in economic development, hospitality, tourism, and management will propel NSU students with hands-on experience and preparation as the next generation of leaders in the industry. Several members of the City of Norfolk and Virginia legislature attended the G.W.C. Memo

51K views · 3.5K reactions | High hood diesels, cabooses, wonderful sounding horns of the early Norfolk Southern and CSX in the Petersburg, Virginia area. From the JPM show "Railfanning the Appalachian Region, Part 3" https://rfd.video/App3 | Railfan Depot | Facebook

Next up in our Women's History Month series, we’re honoring a local hero – Yvonne Miller. Yvonne taught for decades at Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk State University. She also made history as the first Black woman elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate. Let her story inspire you and remind you of the positive change you bring to our City. | City of Norfolk Government | Facebook

On June 4th, 1943, over 2,500 German soldiers arrived at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, expecting strict confinement and harsh treatment. What they witnessed instead shocked them to their core: a society at war that treated enemies with unexpected humanity, abundance, and freedom. From integrated workplaces and women in authority to fully-stocked camp libraries, educational programs, and generous Christmas celebrations, these POWs experienced a version of America that defied Nazi ideology. They