The National Reparations Institute along with 100 Black students and youth leaders will convene a National N’Daba (Great Gathering) Reparations Summit on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2nd, 2024 at the Atlanta University Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s fourth annual National N’Daba (Great Gathering) will include a diverse and evolving group of committee members, presenters, and […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury Over 1,600 voters have been removed from the rolls since an Aug. 7 executive order by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the governor said Wednesday on a press call. Seventy-five voter registrations were denied in the same time period, said Ryan Snow, counsel with Lawyers Committee for […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury Virginia lawmakers plan to introduce a “momnibus bill” in each chamber next year to help enhance maternal healthcare access, reduce mortality rates and address racial and unconscious bias. A play on the term, “omnibus,” the forthcoming legislation will be able to address a series of factors that contribute to […]
Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival of their babies. Through her nonprofit, Helping Her, Inc., Matthews has already been assisting new moms this year by providing essential supplies and resources. According to WUSA9, each Wednesday, […]
Sponsored by the Town of Dumfries The Town of Dumfries is proud to present the Pink and Purple Brunch, an event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting an end to breast cancer and domestic violence. This free event will occur on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Clyde Washington Community Center, located at 3800 Graham Park Road […]
OKK Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, invites Middle School and High School Students (girls & boys) to STEM workshop on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 8am-4pm at Saturday, October 12, 2024 at George M. Hampton Middle School, 14800 Darbydale Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22193. In celebration of International Day of Girl, students with an interest in […]
by Virginia Mercury Staff ACLU launches investigation into possible abuses of civil rights across campuses Following the violent police response and mass arrests of students, staff, and faculty protestors on multiple Virginia campuses this spring amid the flaring Israel-Hamas war, the ACLU of Virginia has launched an investigation into potential abuses of civil rights and liberties. The organization submitted […]
Courtesy of the Office of Community Safety Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Office of Community Safety (OCS) will host its 3rd listening session. We’ll discuss Youth Support & Safety in our community, and how we can build a more secure community together! Prince William County’s Community Services Division will provide insight on […]
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware For many generations, Christians have been encouraged to participate in the political system in spite of the “Be in the world, but not of the world” scripture used by many to remain aloof. The Black church, especially, has been the center of prayer and protest, and of Jesus and justice. […]
Nationwide — SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC (“SMC Doulas”) is excited to announce its upcoming Practicing African American Postpartum Care (PAAPC) Webinar, scheduled for October 17, 2024. The PAAPC online webinar oXers valuable insights into African American postpartum traditions and provides practical guidance to improve maternal outcomes and reduce postpartum illness. Solutions to Maternal Morbidity […]
