Celebrating Black History All Year Long! The Newby Foundation celebrates Black History all year long! Dr. Newby was proud to serve as a panelist for this discussion moderated by renowned historian (and Newby Foundation Board Member) Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander. BLACK HEALTH & WELLNESS: UNWRAPPING MYTH & SUSPICION Discussion Topic: What are some historic myths and…
Newby Scholars Program Student Roundtable 2022 Newby Scholar Student Roundtable, took place the morning of Wednesday, November 16, from 8:00-9:30, at the Marriott Oceanfront Resort. This session was the kick-off session of our 2-day Executive Director Meeting in Virginia Beach. The Newby Foundation sponsored 6 new high school graduates from Booker T. Washington and Norview High…
Newby Foundation partnered with The Historic First Baptist Church – Bute Street On November 5, 2022 the Newby Foundation partnered with The Historic First Baptist Church – Bute Street to offer a COVID Booster and Flu Shot Clinic for the community. Thank you to our friends on the Sentara Health Equity Team (Iris Lundy and…
Get your COVID booster on Saturday, Nov 5 Boosters are an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. They are recommended for most people. Come get your updated COVID booster on Saturday, Nov 5 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at First Baptist Church 418 Bute St, Norfolk. We…
African American Leadership Society of the United Way of South Hampton Roads The African American Leadership Society of the United Way of South Hampton Roads will award one-time scholarships to African American students pursing STEM degrees in 2023-24. Each recipient will receive up to $10,000 to use toward their education. Females will account for 50%…
Second Round Mini-Grant Recipients Announced Under City-Backed Anti-Violence Campaign NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Foundation announces its second round of grant fund recipients under a new program supporting organizations working to deter violence within the community. Fourteen local groups were chosen from more than 60 applicants to receive portions of $100,000 in federal funds provided through…