40.6 F
Urbanna
Saturday, February 22, 2025

804-758-2328

TagsBlack History

Black History

Middlesex NAACP presents King Day program

News
“We Are Not Going Back” was the theme of the 20th annual King Day Breakfast sponsored by the Middlesex County NAACP Unit 7091 on Monday, Jan. 20. “Today, we honor the life and...
Church

Juneteenth commemorates 1865 Texas order declaring enslaved people were free

Juneteenth National Independence Day became a federal holiday in 2021 when it was signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden after being passed by both houses of Congress. The new holiday commemorates...
News

Founders Day Black History event offered many interesting messages

The past has many lessons. And, it’s important to capture family memories and preserve them for future generations, the Rev. Woodland L. Holmes told the audience at the 2024 Founders Day Black History...
Community

Black History Month talk set for Feb. 25 at MC Historic Courthouse

by Holly Horton -  The Middlesex Museum and Historical Society Inc. will celebrate Black History Month with a presentation by Bessida Cauthorne White on Sunday,...
News

Urbanna Post Office quilt program salutes Black History Month

Before 1860, America captured about 4 million Black people from Africa and brought them to America to be sold as slaves. From the beginning,...
Church

Hartfield pastor Leonard Edloe writes book about Black church

A new book, “Restoring the Glory: Breathing New Life into the Rural Black Church,” explores the rich history, profound legacy, and uncertain future of...
Community

Hundreds celebrate freedom during Juneteenth event

The Juneteenth themed Celebrate Freedom festival parade on Saturday in Saluda passed by the grave of Sam Mayo, who was among federal troops that...
Community

Saluda Juneteenth events announced

Juneteenth 2023 will “celebrate freedom” on Saturday, June 10, with a parade and festival at Middlesex High School (MHS) in Saluda. The family event is...
Community

Family research at Library of Virginia to be meeting topic

Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society (MPAAGHS) will conduct its monthly meeting “virtually” on Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. The meeting will...

Tags

911Arts in the MiddleBaseballBasketballBethpageBlack HistoryBLMBoatbuildingBroad CreekChristmasChristmas FriendsCooks CornerCovid-19CrashCroquetCross CountryDeltaville BallparkDisc GolfDMMDragon RunDredgingEasterEducation DayElectionFireFishingFootballFounders DayGolfHalloweenHole-in-OneHummel FieldIrene MorganJackson CreekLibraryMill CreekMonumentMurderMWA PipelineNorris BridgeOyster FestivalOyster Festival QueenOystersRegattaRussia/UkraineSailingSewerShootingSkateparkSnowSoccerSoftballSports ComplexStormSuperintendentTaber ParkTaste of MiddlesexTrackUrbanna CreekUrbanna PierUrbanna PoolVeteransVolleyballWater ProjectWhiting CreekWings, Wheels & KeelsWoman's ClubWrestlingWWK22

Subscribe today!

A healthy Middlesex County requires great community news. Please support the Southside Sentinel by subscribing today!

More info

Serving the Middle Peninsula and
surrounding areas since 1896.

Contact us: editor@ssentinel.com

© Southside Sentinel 2025

The Latest…

Feb. 28 Deltaville Great Decisions talk to focus on Gaza

Southside Sentinel -
Dr. Crystal Shelton will present “After Gaza: American policy in the Middle East” Friday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m., at the Deltaville Community Association (DCA)...

Pinewood Derby fun is coming to Christ Church

Southside Sentinel -
If you are seeking a family outing that offers family fun, bonding, camaraderie and literally “squeal appeal,” join Cub Scout Pack 341 for its...