More Than 100 Days into Trump’s Presidency, Black Communities Are Being Most Impacted by Environmental Injustice

This article is created by Green the Church In his first 100 days, President Trump enacted over 100 actions to dismantle environmental protections, including revoking executive orders on environmental justice and closing Environmental Protection Agency regional offices focused on pollution in vulnerable communities. These actions threaten over 30 years of progress in environmental justice, particularly […]

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Town of Dumfries to Host Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Sponsored by the Town of Dumfries DUMFRIES, VA — The Town of Dumfries is proud to announce its Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Garrison Park, 17749 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and will conclude […]

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Potomac Shores to host Youth Leadership Conference in Dumfries

The following announcement is by Potomac Shores Future Leaders DEAR FUTURE LEADERS! 
 Ready to Level Up Your Leadership Game? Join us for the Empowering the Next Generation Youth Leadership Conference 2025 – where ideas ignite, leaders are born, and fun is guaranteed!  Date: May 31, 2025
 Location: Potomac Shores Middle School
 Who: Middle and High School Students (Grades 6–12)                 Parents […]

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Businesses Invited to Attend County’s Procurement Expo on June 11

by Prince William County Office of Procurement The Prince William County Procurement Office will host the second Annual Procurement Expo on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The expo provides a unique opportunity for vendors interested in doing business with the county to gain insights […]

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Town of Dumfries to host their 4th Annual Expungement Clinic

The following article is sponsored by the Town of Dumfries Have a criminal record that’s holding you back? Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Clyde Washington Community Center for our annual Expungement Clinic.  Get help from legal professionals Review your record & get guidance on next steps Early application fees sponsored (while funds last) $86 fee […]

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Black College Professor Speaks Out About How She Uses Her Children’s Book to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Nationwide — May is deemed Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a Professor at Alabama State University, has taken a personal call to duty to speak out about mental health in the Black community. Often, mental health is viewed as a taboo topic to speak on, and many people suffer in silence.Dr. Holloway’s children’s […]

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“Severe Financial Disadvantage”: Local Students and Higher Education Leaders Address Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Aid

By: Zayd Hamid, Contributing Writer for the PW Perspective Last week, the House Education & Workforce Committee submitted its initial reconciliation bill portion proposal, which includes a restructuring of the student loan system and widespread cuts to programs administered by the Department of Education (ED). The bill follows a directive given by the House Budget […]

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7th Annual Mason Energy Forum Highlights Clean Energy Needs for AI Transitions

By: Hannah Townley and Ambassador (ret.) Richard D. Kauzlarich The GMU Center for Energy and Science Policy’s Annual Energy Forum has a clear takeaway: the AI revolution cannot succeed without a parallel clean energy transition. As students of public policy, global commerce, and security engaged with speakers from industry, academia, and government, the day made […]

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Luther Jackson High School Alumni Association Preserves School Legacy

by Jennifer Roberts On April 29th, 2025, members of the Luther Jackson High School Alumni Association hosted “Luther Jackson High School and the Black Experience” at Annandale’s George Mason Library. Louvenia Johnson, Camille Washington Brown, Barbara Carter Wilks and Ronald Reeves (Bruno), all members of the alumni association spoke fondly about their experiences as students […]

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