On this episode we explore the lessons learned from the fourth Israeli-Palestine war, which lasted 11 days and more than 260 people were killed, mostly Palestinians. Here is the link to the full episode. In addition, please sign the petition to support the only Arab and Muslim American, on the Fairfax County School Board, Abrar […]
Sam Rasoul is a Virginia House Delegate known across the commonwealth for his grit, truthfulness, and loving approach to politics. As a Democrat who was first was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in January 2014, Rasoul is currently one of the two Muslim members of the Virginia General Assembly. He currently represents Virginia’s […]
This week we explore if a person can maintain their cultural identity and succeed in a capitalistic society.
Giovanni’s Room By James Baldwin James Baldwin was an author, playwright, and activist most active during the late 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s until his death in 1987. His work explored themes of race, sexuality, and class in American and European societies of the time. Giovanni’s Room was his second fiction novel, written in 1956. […]
Last week the Prince William County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of the Dar-Al Noor Mosque on Hoadly Road. This video highlights some of the voices for and against the expansion, and the process of the final vote.
On Tuesday January 12th, Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors (BOCS) convened for their first meeting of the 2021 calendar year. The agenda included a number of resolutions pertaining to organizational matters and several appointments by supervisors to various boards and commissions. The consent agenda included Resolution 6-G. Its stated purpose is to “accept, budget, […]
On Tuesday December 15th, Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors (BOCS) convened for their final meeting of the year. The agenda included an update from Prince William Health District Doctor, Alison Ansher and Resolution 5-D brought by Acting Chief of Police, Jared Phelps. Resolution 5-D was created to establish a Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response […]
On Tuesday, December 1st, Virginia Secretary of Education, Atif Qarni, hosted a virtual discussion moderated by the Chairwoman of the Virginia Asian Advisory Board to Governor Northam, May Nivar. According to the event flyer, they convened “a panel of experts for a conversation on how racism and anti-Blackness manifest in AAPI communities.” The panel included: […]
On November 25, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) announced the hiring of Peter Newsham as the new Prince William County (PWC) Police Chief. Former PWC Police Chief, Barry Barnard, the fourth chief in the county who held the role for four years, retired in July of this year. Deputy Chief, Jarad Phelps […]
On Tuesday, December 1st, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) held their first meeting of the month. Broken up into two sessions, the first took place at 2 p.m. and the second at 6 p.m. Perhaps the greatest point of contention on the agenda was Resolution 10-N proposed by Supervisor Pete Candland (R-Gainesville). […]
