The following article is by Terry Turner, and with permission by Consumer Notice.org Back in 2020, the PW Perspective ran an article on how Black women suffered workplace hair discrimination. However, using chemical hair straighteners to conform to spoken and unspoken rules comes at a significant cost, including scalp damage, pain and an increased risk […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury For the first time in her career, Nichole Wardlaw feels like policymakers are finally listening — not just to her, but to Black maternal health professionals and the patients they serve. “I feel like I’ve been seen and heard, and I’ve been doing this work for a long time,” […]
As major retailers and funding programs scale back or abandon their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Chef Claude Booker, Founder and CEO of Soul Food Starters, is stepping up with a powerful alternative. Through its Fundraising Partnership Program, his Black-owned brand now enables communities to raise funds for their organizations while supporting a business that […]
by Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury A Democratic-controlled Senate panel on Monday swiftly blocked multiple Republican-backed measures aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in Virginia, dealing a blow to GOP efforts just one day before the General Assembly’s legislative midpoint. The Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted to kill three proposals that would have expanded immigration status […]
Sponsored by The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds There is so much on the line as the current administration is aiming to remove important initiatives our ancestors fought so hard to implement. Our inclusion, economic leverage, as well as crucial research that supports our community is all at risk. Join us on Tuesday, […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Prince William County has a unique and extensive African American history that is preserved and interpreted through its surviving buildings and many individuals who have helped shape the County’s complex past. Prince William County’s Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, […]
Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course uniquely integrates African American and BIPOC histories, offering parents a transformative educational opportunity that fosters Ethics, Empathy, and Empowerment. The semester begins on February 17, 2025, with early […]
by Quintessa Williams, Word in Black In the first days of his second term, Donald Trump wasted no time keeping a campaign promise to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, via executive order, across federal agencies. With the stroke of a pen, he closed DEI offices, laid off staff, and rolled back attempts to level […]
Pilot program advances to Senate Education Committee as debate heats over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions. by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students. Black students and students […]
Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, Georgia, Lori brings over 41 years of invaluable experience in federal service to this groundbreaking initiative. “Our goal with GovCon Revenue […]
