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The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) was incorporated as The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., in 1993. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. Additionally, the organization indicates that it represents the views of its members regarding ...
New headquarters for the Virginia Beach division were built in 1974 under the leadership of Chamber of Commerce president Richard Kline, [2] founder of RK Auto Group. The Virginia Beach division was located at 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 1010 in Virginia Beach, [3] but has since been relocated to the Hampton Roads Chamber's headquarters in Downtown Norfolk.
City of Sebastian Police Officer Donald Hart applauds a moment at the Unsung Heroes of Indian River County event, on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.
Hampton Roads Black Caucus [22] Virginia Beach Democratic Committee [36] Virginia Beach Education Association - Political Action Committee of Educators (VBEA-PACE) [26] Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 8 [47] Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association, Local 34 [27] Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters, Local 2924 [28]
The Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday swore in the chamber's first Black speaker in a 405-year history that includes serving as the capital of the Confederacy: Del. Don Scott, whose ...
According to the 2010 Census, more than 1.5 million, or one in five Virginians is "Black or African American". African Americans were enslaved in the state. [ 3 ] As of the 2020 U.S. Census, African Americans were 18.6% of the state's population.
The event, also known as Black Bike Week or Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, has been held since 1980. “Bikers and non-bikers are welcome,” said Atlantic Beach town manager, Benjamin Quattlebaum.
Comprising the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk, VA–NC, metropolitan area and an extended combined statistical area that includes the Elizabeth City, North Carolina, micropolitan statistical area and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, micropolitan statistical area, Hampton Roads is known for its large military presence, ice-free harbor ...