Najah Roberts, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space and the owner of the first Black woman-owned brick-and-mortar Bitcoin Bank, has released a groundbreaking new book, Queens in Crypto: A Black Woman’s Guide to Ruling Digital Assets. This powerful guide is designed to give African American women access to the wealth-building opportunities that are evolving in the […]
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury With Black Maternal Health Week underway, Virginia is rolling out a new set of tools aimed at tackling one of the most urgent health disparities in the country: the disproportionate rate at which Black women die during pregnancy and childbirth. Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday announced the release of two […]
by Prince William County Communications Last year’s first-ever Lit Con was a huge success, helping to introduce thousands of people to graphic novels and manga. Prince William Public Libraries is excited to bring Lit Con back from April 21–May 4. This year’s Lit Con will once again celebrate and feature these genres with programs, activities, and […]
By Mayor Derrick R. Wood What if the next big thing in Dumfries didn’t come from outside developers, or distant decisions—but from you? What if Main Street came alive again—not someday, but soon? What if Quantico Creek became a place where your family could walk, relax, and celebrate what makes this town home? What if […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury U.S. Education Department suggests permanently altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-based repayment programs Lawmakers and education advocates fear changes to student aid programs being solicited by the U.S. Department of Education, including altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-based repayment plans, could hurt students, especially the neediest seeking support to […]
by Mayor Derrick R. Wood Picture this. It’s a Saturday morning in Dumfries. You stroll down a reimagined Main Street—lined with small businesses and brightened by public art. A local bakery is setting out fresh pastries while a vendor booth offers handmade soaps and crafts. Kids skip past you, heading for the waterfront trail where […]
by Mayor Derrick R. Wood Imagine a future Dumfries where families stroll down a vibrant Main Street filled with local shops and outdoor cafes. Where children play along the banks of Quantico Creek, and neighbors gather for concerts, farmers markets, and festivals. It’s a future within reach—and we now have an opportunity to make it […]
by Jennifer Roberts A few weeks ago, someone asked me if I knew that officials from Donald Trump’s administration had scrubbed Dorie Miller, a Black Navy hero, from the Pentagon’s website. I said, “No, I didn’t know that.” Before this conversation, I had never heard of Dorie Miller but my next thought was, “Slavers gonna’ […]
From facial recognition software leading to wrongful arrests to discriminatory hiring systems, racial bias in AI is hurting Black Americans. by Houston Defender By ReShonda Tate Artificial Intelligence was once heralded as the great equalizer—promising efficiency, objectivity and progress. But for many African Americans, the growing influence of AI has exposed a much darker reality: […]
Proceeds Benefit Local Arts Scholarship PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA (April 1, 2025) — This April Fools’ Day, Imagine celebrates humor, heart, and heritage with the launch of Dad Jokes on the Road, a digital book written by Rebecca Barnes in memory of creative marketing icon and community champion Patrick King. Written with wit and love by Barnes […]
