How Black people are taking control of DEI

Back in 2020, as the world stayed home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the proverbial shattering of the “glass ceiling” in corporate America. Whether it was an awakening in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in Minneapolis, or the millions of voices yelling in unison “Black Lives Matter,” institutions which had long […]

Prince William County Human Resources to host County-wide Job Fair on Saturday

by John Reid The Prince William County Career Expo will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Onsite interviews will be conducted for some entry-level positions with potential contingent offers and pre-screening interviews for some mid-to […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Statement On Monumental Sports & Entertainment Project

by John Reid RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement today on the recent development regarding the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Economic Development Project: “Virginians deserve better. A one-of-a-kind project bringing world-class athletes and entertainment, creating 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in economic activity just went up in smoke. This transformational project would […]

Celebrate 20 Years with CAPAC!

Sponsored by Friends of Lillie & Jessie As we mark the 20th Anniversary of the Creative And Performing Arts Center (CAPAC), we not only celebrate our legacy in the arts but also our unwavering commitment to providing underrepresented youth and adults with invaluable educational opportunities in theater and STEM.  CAPAC, a dedicated nonprofit organization, has been […]

Prince William County Office of Equity & Inclusion Community Virtual Book Club Conversations

Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion for a virtual Community Book Conversation! They will discuss the book “Reconstructing Inclusion” by Amri B. Johnson every Monday from 7:00-8:00 pm, starting April 1 till May 20, 2024. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/sYfxMyyMyJ

Mom Partners with Her Daughter to Create a Holiday That Celebrates Black Women

When Dr. Audrey Muhammad came up with the idea to create a holiday that specifically celebrates Black women in a way different from Mother’s Day, she turned to her daughter, Hasana, who was attending North Carolina A&T State University as a computer science major to help her develop a website. After graduating, Hasana continued to […]

Meet the Owner of the Only Black-Owned Motorcycle Drag Racing Cup Series

Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Production (HDRP), a Black-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based company, is seeking to revolutionize the world of motorcycle drag racing entertainment. He says that he aims to become a leader in the industry by implementing a unique distribution formula that promotes sustainability for both participants and tracks. With the […]

Prince William Public Libraries’ Lit Con: A Diverse Celebration of Fandom

Courtesy of Prince William County Government Prince William Public Libraries is gearing up for its inaugural Lit Con, a five-week celebration of fandom, comics, manga, and more. In the latest episode of the “Important Library Stuff” podcast, host Emily Bickers is joined by Sharon Moores from Dumfries Library and Kat Seastead from Haymarket Gainesville Library to discuss […]

Judge rules suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule can proceed

by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury A federal judge gave a greenlight Monday to a novel legal argument challenging Virginia’s longstanding felon disenfranchisement policy based on limits imposed on the state when the Civil War ended. The lawsuit is focused on the 1870 Virginia Readmission Act, a federal law that allowed the former Confederate state to […]

Backing Small Business Grant

by John Reid This is an excellent opportunity for your business if you have a “Bricks and Mortar” location.  Main Street America and American Express have partnered to create the Backing Small Businesses grant program, which supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. Eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for […]