Black Ink, Bold Truths: The Legacy of Virginia’s Black Press will take place Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 2-4 pm at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia(BHMVA). Panelists who will explore the history of the Black Press in Virginia include public historian, author, filmmaker and museum curator Elvatrice Belsches; author, journalist and journalism educator Bonnie Newman Davis; Virginia Commonwealth University Department of African American Studies Professor Grace P. Gibson, Ph.D; and COO of Vinegar Hill Magazine Sarad Davenport .

Please note that registration is required. The program will not be live-streamed.