In a world where diabetes disproportionately impacts communities of color, one woman’s journey is poised to change the game. Constantine Alleyne, a visionary leader with a diverse background spanning two decades in correctional health expertise and a trailblazing founder of the Civilian Corrections Academy, is proud to announce the official launch of the Kendall Wyche Foundation […]
As Prince William County’s population grows, Prince William Public Libraries seeks new opportunities to meet people where they live, work, and play. A state-of-the-art Mobile Library has been added as the “13th branch” to allow library staff to bring the library to the community. County leadership, library staff, and community members gathered on Wednesday, February 21, […]
Alexandria Jones-Patten, an African American registered nurse has authored The Write Remedy: Revitalizing Nursing Careers Through Health Content Writing where she uses her experience in nursing to explore the world of content writing and identifies a place for nurses to electrify this market. The guide covers how nurses can leverage their nursing experience to write compelling health […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virgnia Mercury An admissions policy adopted by the Fairfax County School Board in 2020 to promote greater diversity at the elite Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will remain in place after the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to take up a case challenging it brought forward by a coalition […]
by Nijiama Smalls From the author of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds. A Compassionate Journey to Healing for All Members of the Black Family and Allies If any of these statements resonate with you, then this is the book for you! Most of our individual and family problems can be attributed to an unhealed place […]
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 […]
