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 […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. On Friday, the department directed Virginia and other states to submit documentation proving compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act […]
Sponsored by the Prince William County Community Foundation Greetings, It’s that time of year again! We are preparing for our Back-to-School Community Event. On Saturday, August 2nd from 11am-2pm, the Foundation, in partnership with the Prince William County Schools, we will host our 5th Annual Back-to-School Community Event at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge. This […]
Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month titled “Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Can Investing in Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Platforms Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap?” The event will take place via Zoom on […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth. State Democrats and some parents and advocates have expressed concern with President Donald Trump’s signing on Thursday of the executive order directing U.S. Secretary of […]
The new platform aims to be the home of all Black digital life and to share most of its revenue with members and Black founders Vince Martin, Founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Upsides Network LLC, has launched a new platform called BlackShares, a drop-in replacement for networks like BlueSky and LinkedIn, intended specifically for the Black […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury Ahead of this year’s gubernatorial and House of Delegates elections, the Democratic Party of Virginia will elect a new leader to be its face and voice at a meeting on March 22. Unlike the legislative and executive elections this year where candidates will traverse the state or certain districts […]
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury A proposal to close and consolidate two voting precincts in Appomattox County has sparked concerns about voter access and racial equity, as the changes would disproportionately impact Black and minority voters. The county’s Board of Elections made the request at the Jan. 21, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, targeting precinct […]
