Acclaimed textile artist, Nastassja Swift, interweaves the hardships of dealing with her brother’s incarceration with her newest fabric creation, constructing a unique tapestry of her life. To My Best Friend From the Start airs TONIGHT.
Read more ...Dr. Madblood celebrates 48 years with this year’s film House on Haunted Hill (1959). Tune in on Saturday, Oct. 28 for mystery, scares and fun.
Read more ...Local students will enjoy more Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) activities at school thanks to a generous donation.
Read more ...WHRO Public Media took home four Public Media Awards at the recent National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) Conference. The station won first-place awards for marketing and content, as well as the industry's top award in education.
Read more ...Connected to the Community
Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.
Emerging Leaders Board
Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more
Past Community Initiatives
American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more
Veterans
Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:
Veterans Coming Home
Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities.
Wall of Faces
There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more
Race: Let's Talk About It
Stories and events that foster conversations about race relations in America. Find out more