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Congressman Rob Wittman Visits Holly Knoll for Black History Month Celebration
"U.S. Representative Rob Wittman, who represents the Gloucester area in Congress, recently joined us for our annual Black History Month program at Holly Knoll. Local historian, Dr. Dorothy Cooke gave a presentation of the life of Dr. Moton and the history of Holly Knoll."
“I think this whole experience has inspired me more to achieve and excel in all my endeavors.
Are You a Solutionist?
If you’re not part of the solution. You’re part of the problem
You have seen the talking heads, political power barons, and activist agitators throwing fuel on the flame of every issue from educational access to minority health care disparities.
The time is now to end the self-righteous rhetoric and
actually create real working solutions for Black America.
To learn more about The Solutionists, Gloucester’s network of young African American professionals, email
GLGOUCESTER--Forty years before the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to share his dream for racial equality with the world,Robert Russa Moton did the same.
Invited by President Warren G. Harding to deliver the keynote address at the memorial's 1922 dedication, Moton praised Lincoln's efforts to unite the country but insisted there was still work to be done.
Kay Coles James Awarded UNCF Flame Bearer Award
Thursday March 19 2009
"Gloucester Institute Founder and President Kay Coles James was recently honored with one the United Negro College Fund's Oliver Hill Sr. Flame Bearer Awards for her work in renovating the Moton Conference Center where the UNCF was conceived."
Holly Knoll - Featured in
Homes of Color Magazine
We are excited to share that Homes of Color magazine has chosen to feature Gloucester Institute President, Kay Coles James and Holly Knoll as its cover story for the Sept/Oct/Nov 2007 issue.
The mission of Homes of Color is to inform and enlighten people while uplifting the human spirit. Publisher Corriece Gwynn founded the magazine to capture the spirit and vitality of African American Homes and their owners.
We at Gloucester take seriously our role as the stewards of Dr. Robert Russa Moton’s home Holly Knoll. The beautiful manor house has had a profound impact on American History. We are excited that Homes of Color has allowed us to share the spectacular history with its readers.
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