by The Commonwealth Institute Richmond, Va — Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement regarding the proposed budgets from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations committees: “Today, Virginia’s legislative money committees rejected the worst of Governor Youngkin’s tax package, which would have […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury The chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia said Thursday that he’ll make “personnel changes” after the party published a social media post attacking House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, over the decades-old drug conviction he moved past to become the first Black person to lead the House of Delegates. “Is […]
The Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management seeks 12 high school students and 4 college students to participate in the 2024 FFM Summer Career Exploration Program, “FFMCareerEx.” FFMCareerEx is an immersive job shadowing experience held July 8, 2024, through July 19, 2024. Must be a Prince William County resident. Complete qualification requirements […]
Celebrate Love at the Circuit Court Clerk’s 6th Annual Valentine’s Day Bash The Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk, Jacqueline Smith, is planning civil celebrant weddings and vow renewals for her 6th Annual Valentine’s Day Bash. Couples can exchange vows in an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family on February 14, 2024, at the Art Factory, […]
Black children’s book bans are rising, but no ban can stop the power of the people. The third annual celebration of Black Children’s Book Week starts on February 25th. People around the world are gearing up to participate in celebrations in Canada, Ghana, Austria, and throughout the US. Founded in 2022 by social entrepreneur and […]
Sports betting can be an enjoyable pastime for most people, but for 2-3 percent of the adult population, it can lead to more gambling. The Prince William County Community Services, or CS, stands ready to help, though, by providing resources and education to people who find themselves in trouble because of gambling. “We’re providing education […]
By Stafford L. Battle, AfroFuturist AfroFuturism, a well-liked catchphrase, advocates that Black people will be important contributors to the future of humankind. People of color will be flamboyant superheroes rescuing citizens from burning buildings and evil villains. Africans will command spaceships to discover exotic planets and fist-fight frightening space aliens. These male and female heroes […]
by Freddie Taylor, CEO of Urban Intellectuals Not sure who controls your Black History programming, but Urban Intellectuals is looking to shake things up. The company that specializes in Black History Made Easy is ditching the same old discussions on Black History Month and prompting a fresh perspective. This is LONG OVERDUE. Stop Talking about the SAME […]
by Olivia Bryant-Bailey, CCCAN Organizer Open letter to Prince William County NAACP, dated January 28, 2024. Hello NAACP, We have already reached out to the national NAACP for help and gotten no response. The Prince William-Manassas Adult Regional Detention Center in Manassas (right on the border – detainees from both counties go there) is massively […]
VA-10 Congressional Candidate Travis Nembhard will kick-off his campaign for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District with community events in Loudoun and Prince William County. Travis Nembhard is kicking off his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District with community events in Loudoun and Prince William County. He is excited to share his vision […]
