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 […]
Nationwide — Author Shyra Smith has thrown a lifeline to individuals struggling to move past childhood trauma with her new book, Anew: Living Life As a Better You, set to launch on February 1, 2024. Experts estimate that more than half of the population will experience a traumatic event in their life. But childhood trauma can be […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury A bill that would provide free meals for all public school students in Virginia passed the Senate Education and Health Committee Thursday. “This is about making sure that every kid who goes to school gets fed — no questions asked,” said Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, the patron for Senate Bill 283, […]
Nationwide — Shayna Bell, the Founder and CEO of Mobile Notary Dispatch Services, has now launched book entitled There’s Power in Your Stamp and also a live workshop on January 27th to teach others how to launch a successful notary signing business. There’s Power in Your Stamp is a comprehensive guide on how to launch and grow a successful notary signing […]
Nationwide — WeKinFolk, a digital diaspora is the online platform that celebrates over 500k site visits in 2023. It was launched in 2020 by IT Expert, Ernest L. Manning, fueled by his desire to celebrate Black culture and provide a launching pad for start-ups to grow their businesses organically. To date, the platform has seen over 1.5 […]
Richmond, VA – Today, the Virginia Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections carried over Senator Jennifer Boysko’s bill SJ1, the Reproductive Freedom Constitutional amendment into the 2025 General Assembly session. The proposed amendment would enshrine the fundamental right for Virginians to make their own decisions about matters relating to reproductive health with their healthcare provider […]
