There is a public perception that the 1968 design of the slogan is a response to the 1967 court ruling in Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage in the United States after an interracial couple were issued jail sentences for marrying in violation of Virginia law. Is Virginia actually […]
“Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen. Historians think the English adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh suggested the name about 1584. That year, Elizabeth gave Raleigh permission to colonize the Virginia region.” Source: Jordan, Daniel P. What does name Virginia mean? maidenVirginia […]
Virginia consistently ranks as an ideal state for business. It even topped out Forbes’ 2013 list of best states for business at #1. With strong business incentives and no unions, plus a central location, it’s like a magnet for companies. Is Virginia one of the best states? A strong workforce […]
Top Baby Names in Virginia Male Female 1 Liam Charlotte 2 Noah Olivia 3 William Ava 4 James Emma What is the most common girl name in Virginia? Top 5 Girls Names in Virginia in 2020 Charlotte. Olivia. Ava. Emma. Amelia. What is the #1 most used name? Top Names […]
thus always to tyrants. Sic semper tyrannis is a Latin phrase meaning “thus always to tyrants“. It suggests that bad, but justified outcomes should, or eventually will, befall tyrants. What does Sic semper Draconis mean? thus always to dragonsJohn Herndon was inspired by fairy tales and fantasy novels to compose […]
Virginia’s most familiar state nickname is Old Dominion. The nickname was earned by the loyalty of Virginia to the Royalist cause during the English Civil War and afterward, during the English Commonwealth. Who gave Virginia its most common nickname? Charles IIThe governor was forced to step down for a time. […]
Virginia took several decades to desegregate. The Brown decision was preceded by years of protest and litigation and followed by a long process of further resistance and slow change. In September 1960, just 170 out of 204,000 black students in Virginia were enrolled in white schools. How did Virginia react […]
Concomitant gains in employment, business growth, and property value appear to have benefited certain groups of residents while leaving out others. Below, we discuss in greater depth the demographics, socioeconomics, and politics of Richmond and its surroundings. Richmond is a racially segregated city. How segregated is Richmond VA? Among the […]
The Odu Ifa is the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of Ifa that has its origins in ancient Yorubaland, which is located in modern Nigeria. It holds a unique position among African religions as the only one that survived the enslavement holocaust and colonialism and developed on […]
EJI OGBE: “Eji Ogbe is the first odu and represents alignment with destiny. This person is doing the right thing at the right time with the right people. EJI Ogbe is considered the most important of the Odus being associated with light and plenty – and is intimately linked with […]
Odu is a term that is seen in the Yoruba name for God, and Oduduwa, who happen to be the progenitor of Yoruba race. What does odu mean in Ifa? Baskets of Sacred WisdomThe word Odu is open to various interpretations, but in the Kawaida tradition, Odu is translated as […]
Stratford Junior High School. It Happened Here First: Arlington Students Integrate Virginia Schools. On February 2, 1959, Stratford Junior High School (now H-B Woodlawn High School) in Arlington was the first public school in Virginia to be integrated. When did schools integrate in Virginia? Desegregation began in Virginia on February […]
ODU GPA Requirements The average high school GPA of admitted students is 3.29. Applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are encouraged, but not required, to submit SAT or ACT scores. The ODU admission requirements include a guaranteed admission pathway for Virginia community college graduates with a 2.5 GPA. […]
Slate blue is a color combination between light gray and a muted blue or periwinkle tone. This shade is often washed out and leans toward the cooler end of the color spectrum. Gentle and serene, this hue offers a sense of tranquility to the home. Is slate blue or gray? […]
for God. Odu is a term that is seen in the Yoruba name for God, and Oduduwa, who happen to be the progenitor of Yoruba race. What does ODU mean in Ifa? Baskets of Sacred WisdomThe word Odu is open to various interpretations, but in the Kawaida tradition, Odu is […]