by the Prince William Office of Equity and Inclusion Prince William County invites residents and visitors to the Juneteenth & Me Festival on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. Attendees will experience an unforgettable evening of performances, education and empowerment, celebrating Black […]
by Quintessa Williams Without school-based support, Black students face greater emotional distress, academic declines, and rising suicide risks. Research shows that suicide rates among Black youth have climbed by nearly 37% over the past five years, with Black teens now reporting higher attempt rates than their white and Hispanic peers. At the same time, Black and Native […]
In addition to the summer camp, their organization, Junior Wallstreeters, has also announced a financial-wellness workshop with author Michael Harriot Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm and his teenage son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., have unveiled a double-header of programming designed to fight learning loss, narrow the racial wealth gap, and build the next generation […]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin of the Woodbridge Magisterial District expresses her deep sorrow at the passing of Congressman Gerald Connolly. “Congressman Connolly was a strong and supportive partner in getting things done for our community,” said Supervisor Franklin. “He was a courageous fighter achieving the goals that mattered most to the people of Woodbridge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
