Nationwide — Three African American siblings – Henry, Ashton, and Hunter Jolly – have made history as the youngest athletes and basketball stars to launch their own brand deal with a major company. Together known as The Jolly Boys, the brothers have partnered with Chad Briscoe, founder of Ball By Myself, to launch their very own rebranded […]
Virginia AFL-CIO Stands Firm on SB1 as Virginia Inches Closer to Minimum Wage Increase for Hardworking Virginians RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia AFL-CIO expresses strong support for Senate Bill 1 (SB1) as it successfully reported out of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee today. SB1 re-enacts Virginia’s minimum wage to meet a $15 per hour minimum by 2026. Since […]
Nationwide — The Lewis-Barthé collection is for sale through Unity Lewis (the paternal grandson of Samella Lewis) and Art For Us By Us, an online initiative providing a platform for Black, Indigenous Artists of Color. This is the first time that these works are being shown as a collaborative collection. “I hope that my people will look into my […]
by Virginia Mercury There’s a new building. A new tunnel. And lots of new politicians. The Virginia General Assembly will convene in Richmond today to begin its 2024 legislative session, a 60-day work period that’s supposed to end with a new, two-year state budget. Breakthroughs on the budget and other big policy items will again […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Democratic lawmakers are seeking to ban Virginia public colleges and universities’ practice of providing special admission treatment to student applicants related to alumni and donors. The proposed legacy admissions ban stems from the recent fall of affirmative action on college campuses nationwide. Since the Supreme Court ruled last June that […]
by Dr. John Reid You are probably saying that’s a strange name for a blog. I agree, but this number represents a growing concern in the body of Christ. As many churches have closed their doors there remain a few upstarting churches, 5% represents a daunting number. Less than 5% of Black Christian leaders especially […]
Sponsored by Conversations In the Community Happy New Year! Mark your calendar to join Conversations in the Community on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:30 p.m. EST for an important virtual conversation. We will discuss how we dropped the ball on teaching our history to the next generation and what we can do to pick it […]
Just before the governor unveils his budget proposal, The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) has released a new report outlining a proposal to raise $1 billion to invest in public programs, such as education, housing, and more. TCI’s proposal to add a new income tax bracket for higher incomes is in stark contrast to major tax proposals that […]
KiAnna Nycole always wished to find characters in books and on-screen who shared her experience of living with food allergies. However, the absence of such representation made her feel like the only kid dealing with these challenges. So she decided to take her experience and publish Food Friendly, a children’s book that highlights the importance of […]
by Jennifer Roberts Conversations in the Community is proud to sponsor the H.O.U.S.E. (Helping Our Unique School Excel) after school club at Bull Run Middle School (Gainesville). The club provides a safe space for students and staff members to share about their experiences in school, evaluate what they love about school and explore areas that […]
