by John Reid A few days ago, the House passed H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act. It is the first policy legislation passed by the new Congress, and would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain and deport illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting. The legislation is named for Laken […]
by Liletta Harlem Manassas, Virginia – My Natural Me, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls, is proud to announce the launch of its Hispanic Community Empowerment Program, a new initiative designed to address the unique needs of Hispanic women and girls. The program, which focuses on building confidence, fostering self-love, and promoting […]
On Behalf of Manassas Park City Library Business owners and community organizations, please find a community engagement opportunity below to share your business/organization at next year’s Black Excellence Expo (B.E.E.) at the Manassas Park City Library on February 8th, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Manassas City Library and would like to invite you to our […]
Courtesy of The Business Crossing Network Washington, D.C. – The Business Crossing Network (BCN) is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Rose Johnson, Founder of The Spotlight DMV, to strengthen its flagship magazine’s role as a resource for empowering small businesses in the DMV region. Johnson, a renowned media maven with extensive experience in […]
Courtesy of the Congressional Black Caucus Black lawmakers are making history with a record 67 members in the upcoming session of Congress. This includes 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the largest group of Black federal lawmakers in U.S. history, though 5 Republicans are not part of the CBC. The CBC’s role, traditionally […]
Supervisors to host a community dialogue on making quality housing more accessible for all Prince William County residents PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Prince William County Supervisors Andrea O. Bailey and Kenny Boddye invite community members to join them for their Housing Matters Town Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at IKEA in Woodbridge. Registration […]
Author and poet Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt has released her 13th book, The World Has Changed from When I Last was Here (ATW Publishing), a collection of award-winning and new poems centered around adversity, the strength and resilience needed to overcome it, and a movement toward peace. A statement of the times exploring late-stage capitalism’s impact […]
by John Reid Earlier this month, the PW Perspective reported on a petition by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network to address reported incidents at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison. Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement on the atrocities: “The VLBC is horrified at recent reports of incarcerated individuals setting themselves on […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very problematic issue. The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity […]
Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE), founded by visionary nurse entrepreneur Alvionna Brewster, MSN-Ed, RN in 2015, has recently grown its dynamic community to more than 23,000 African American nurses while providing a safe space for innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of business success. This vibrant network continues to stand as a testament to the power of […]
