by John Reid On March 27th, a suspected leader of the MS-13 gang, reportedly one of the top figures in the organization nationwide, was arrested in Dale City as part of a federal investigation. The arrest, led by federal law enforcement in collaboration with state and local partners, underscores the importance of interagency efforts to […]
by John Reid On the eve of two potential bills reaching their deadline which could help incarcerated persons, there are ways you can let your voice be heard to address what has been happening in places such as Virginia’s Red Onion and Wallers Ridge prisons. Tomorrow at 11:59pm is the deadline for Governor Youngkin to […]
Dr. Eli Joseph, a 30-year-old Haitian-American engineer from New York City, has invented the Extended Reality (XR) Bookbinding System, a patent-pending groundbreaking innovation that transforms traditional reading into an immersive, interactive experience. This cutting-edge system integrates augmented, virtual, and mixed reality with conventional text, offering readers dynamic visual environments, animated character interactions, and role-playing gamified […]
by John Reid “Welcome Home!” That’s the first thing you see when you enter Down Home Comfort Cafe, one of the newest Black-owned restaurants in Woodbridge. Already visited by several people in the area, including local officials, we decided what better place to spend Valentine’s Day? So we did, and what an experience! Once we […]
Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, M.Ed., will read from her latest book—described as “a statement of the times”—and facilitate a workshop for writers and aspiring writers. Louisa County, Va: Write In Louisa, a group for writers and aspiring writers ages 18 and over, has announced that author and poet Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, M.Ed., will read from her most recent […]
Real-Time AI Support for Your Tomorrow’s Vision, Today! This article is sponsored by Dirac Links, LLC [Woodbridge, Virginia] — Dirac Links is proud to announce the launch of the D-Band: The Visionary Series, a groundbreaking wearable platform that represents the next evolution in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven personal support systems. The D-Band combines patented, cutting-edge technology […]
On Tuesday, former 31st House Delegate Elizabeth Guzman announced on X she has launched a campaign for Virgina’s 22nd House of Delegates District. The district, which encompasses the western end of Prince William County, including Linton Hall and Nokesville, is currently represented by Republican Ian Lovejoy. Guzman, who has defeated a Republican incumbent in 2018, […]
The following article is sponsored by Bradford Edwards LLP Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion in connection with certain antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically […]
by John Reid On his final day in office, President Joe Biden pardoned several individuals, including a long-awaited posthumous pardon to Black nationalist and leader of the Pan-African movement Marcus Garvey. Garvey was influential to people such as Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders. After he was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s […]
During the Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, Board of County Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Andrea O. Bailey was appointed Vice-Chair by the County’s Chair at-Large, Deshundra Jefferson. This being Supervisor Bailey’s second term, it’s a major milestone in Supervisor Bailey’s career and proof of her leadership, commitment, and dedication to the community. “We couldn’t be prouder of […]
