by John Reid “It’s Your Future…Fight for It!” That is the mantra of one of the fastest growing organizations dedicated to getting Gen Z representation in politics on all levels. Following in the footsteps of candidates such as Florida’s Maxwell Frost, who became Congress’s first Gen Z member, are those being promoted by Maya Luna, […]
by John Reid On Wednesday, longtime national talk show host and activist Joe Madison, known to millions as ‘The Black Eagle,’ tragically passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74 after a long battle with prostate cancer. His family released the following statement: “”It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing […]
The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NDS-NCNW) is awarding four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in our service area, which includes the counties of western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier. Students who are interested in viewing the scholarship checklist for student eligibility and application requirements, can […]
by John Reid This evening at 8:00pm, the National Urban League will host a virtual town hall to discuss their key priorities for 2024. Among the topics discussed will be the Empowerment Summit, Reclaim Your Vote, and the State of Black America. In order to register for the event, click on the link.
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kim D. Yarber via his company K.D. Yarber Publishing has released the 2024 Collector’s Edition African American History Calendar with champion names including: • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, historian and writer• Henry Louis Aaron, baseball player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist• Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, pioneer physician• Nathaniel Allison Murray, Educator and Founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, […]
by John Reid A recent poll at Christopher Newport University found 68% of Virginia workers support sector collective bargaining rights. Yesterday in Richmond, educators, lawmakers and several supporters came together for a press conference to discuss how momentum is growing for expanding collective bargaining. Among the supporters was Prince William Education Association president Maggie Hansford, […]
by John Reid According to their website, the Phoenix Phoundation, created by Makya Little, “creates community partnerships to provide preventative training resources and wrap-around services for youth and survivors of domestic violence. Training includes financial literacy and credit counseling, spiritual counseling, trauma therapy, physical therapy, and career and life coaching.” In partnership with organizations such […]
Earlier tonight at Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries, a much needed discussion on how to solve the fentanyl crisis took place with the REVIVE! Narcan, or Naxolone, training session. Prior to the training, Senior Pastor Will Archer introduced the panel as they answered questions: Newsham talked about the severity of the crisis in Prince William […]
by John Reid Although Prince William County has launched a successful fentanyl awareness campaign last year, which has reached teens and young adults throughout the area, there are still needed efforts to provide further training. On Tuesday at Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries, there will be a fentanyl awareness and Narcan training. Senior Pastor Will […]
by John Reid Today is the first day of early voting in the Presidential primary elections. Please note you do not need to be a member of a political party in order to cast your vote. However, you will need to bring an approved form of ID. Below are the locations where you will vote […]
