Denise M. Watson
Features Editor at The Virginian-Pilot
Features editor for The Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press in the 757. #MIJE.Anything, odd, curious, weird, toss my way. Retweets not endorsements. Opinions my own.
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3 weeks ago |
whro.org | Denise M. Watson
Chadra Pittman stays busy as a storyteller, educator and anthropologist, especially this time of year. The second Saturday of June is recognized internationally as Middle Passage Remembrance Day to honor enslaved Africans who died at sea during the Transatlantic slave trade. Since 2012, Pittman has held a libation ceremony on the beach of Fort Monroe, where the first Africans were brought into a British North American colony more than 400 years ago.
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Mar 3, 2025 |
whro.org | Denise M. Watson
Almost 10 years ago, Justin Sudderth sat in the audience of Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall, watching the national Broadway tour of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” The then 16-year-old had spent years dancing and singing with the Norfolk-based theater group The Hurrah Players and wondered about how cool it would be to be on a national stage one day.
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Dec 14, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
Suffolk hosts its annual Holiday Parade 7 p.m. Saturday. The floats, equestrian units and marching bands will move along West Washington Street and turn up North Main Street toward Finney Avenue. The theme is “Silver and Gold: Holiday Wishes” and the grandstand will be in front of the old SunTrust Building, 123 North Main St.West Washington and North Main streets will be restricted from noon to 10 p.m.
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Dec 13, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
The Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade returns Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m.The day begins with Santa’s arrival by boat and free photos with him at his boathouse. Carolers will stroll through the festival, which includes live music, arts and crafts stations and the boat parade at 7 p.m.The event is free. Visit downtownhampton.com for more details.
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Nov 5, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
‘This is my Super Bowl’! Hampton Roads voters and election volunteers turn out for Election Day
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