by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a Virginia school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision. The two said they were “disappointed” after the school system voted to rebrand schools with Confederate names on […]
Tameka Copeland, an African American mom of four children and a Registered Nurse for 20 years from Riverview, Florida, is now the founder and CEO of Star Love Scrubs, a new and innovative nursing apparel company. As an experienced nurse, she says that love for her profession moved her to become an entrepreneur dedicated to supporting […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability […]
by Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood In this episode, Mayor Derrick Wood interviews Victor Angry, who shares his incredible journey from military service to local leadership. Learn how Victor transitioned from the battlefield to public office and his insights on community engagement, overcoming challenges, and leading with dedication. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Victor Angry’s […]
by Jennifer Roberts I hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying the summer. The Sawubona School of Excellence, our community’s only Afrocentric preschool, is looking forward to serving our youngest learners and their families this fall. We want to get to know you and we want you to get to know us. Join us for […]
by Rod Hall As you begin planning your summer getaways, if you live in Northern Virginia, one of your first considerations will definitely be transportation. Because we live in one of the most congested areas in the nation, how to get where we want to go always tops the list when making travel plans. Most […]
by Jennifer Porter Gore, Word in Black Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee, called for police reforms after the death of Sonia Massey, an unarmed Black woman shot to death by a white officer in her own home in Springfield, Illinois, after reporting a possible burglar. Massey “deserved to be safe” at […]
by Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood Dear PW Perspective Readers, Human trafficking is a serious issue that demands our collective attention and action. It affects communities worldwide, including right here in Northern Virginia. As the Mayor of Dumfries, I am calling upon every member of our community to join us in combating this terrible crime. On […]
School of Xcellence, a pioneering Black-owned educational platform, has officially launched, offering a dynamic new way for individuals to define and achieve success on their own terms. Founded by Malcom X. Bowser, author of the critically acclaimed book Urban Xcellence: Unveiling Extraordinary Stories by Everyday People, this innovative platform focuses on three foundational pillars: mindset, personal […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury While forthcoming polling can help shed more light on a matchup between Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, the Emerson poll also noted where abortion law could give an edge to Harris’ campaign in Virginia. Forty-four percent of polled Virginia voters “would like to […]
