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Author: John Reid
John Reid is the Editor of the PW Perspective. Prior to launching this publication in Nov. 2019, he has worked in a variety of local publications from his days as a sports editor at NVCC in Woodbridge to marketing for the Potomac News. In addition, he is an author, producer and media consultant.
Update on the Mustafa Aljazairi case
by John Reid Over the past few weeks, the PW Perspective has followed the Mustafa Aljazairi case, the young man who has been incarcerated since April 2023 on charges of manslaughter and one count of malicious wounding in a Dumfries accident which claimed the lives of his girlfriend Dorothy Fontain and her daughter Empress. The […]
Marshall Elementary School’s Cultural Heritage Night Sparks Controversy
by John Reid Manassas, VA – Marshall Elementary School recently hosted a Cultural Heritage Night on February 22, organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a dedicated Black parent, with a focus on Black history and the significant contributions of Black inventors. The event included a Living Black Wax Museum and captivating cultural performances, but […]
DC Summit Announces Sixth Music Conference
Summit to equip musicians and industry professionals with skills needed to create sustainable businesses. The DC Music Summit (DCMS), an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit, announced its sixth annual music conference, scheduled for March 22-23 at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. Register here. Guided by the theme “It Takes This Village,” the 2024 Summit will equip musicians […]
Veterans Growing America recognized with the 2024 Business Partnership Award
by John Reid On Friday in Manassas at Foxchase Manor, Veterans Growing America CEO Donell Johns, Sr. won the 2024 Prince William County Business Partnership Award. As one of several businesses recognized during the annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Awards, Veterans Growing America has been a mainstay in the local community. Board of County […]
Multicultural Night returns to Freedom Park High School
by John Reid On Friday, March 1, Freedom Park High School will host their 2nd Annual Culture Night. Similar to last year’s event, the student-led program will showcase the county’s diverse communities through a variety of performances. Please visit their page for more details.
How to help Mustafa Aljazairi
by John Reid Over the past several months, there has more vocal support to free Mustafa Aljazairi of his imprisonment at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. Aljazairi was arrested on April 7th on two counts of manslaughter and one count of malicious wounding in a Dumfries accident which claimed the lives of his […]
Meet the Black Couple Who Have Traveled to 61 Cities in 32 States to Teach Mental Health Awareness
Lorenzo Lewis and his wife, Jordon, have traveled across the country teaching frontline workers how to care for the mental health of African Americans who are often in their care. So far, they have trained more than 4,000 people, but their upcoming tour will take them to 22 more cities to reach thousands more. Their […]
Senator Hashmi, Delegate Price Celebrate Legislative Milestone in the Fight to Protect Contraception in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. – Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield County) and Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price (D-Newport News) yesterday morning held a press conference celebrating that their companion bills to codify a right to contraception have successfully passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly by Crossover. HB 609 and SB 237 are a response to the concurrence written by Justice Clarence Thomas […]
Dr. Tom Alexander, Jr. seeks to share Black history with his new series “The Grio Project.”
by John Reid “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history-” James Baldwin. Dr. Tom Alexander Jr. understands the importance of not only learning Black history but also teaching it. His journey has taken him from serving on the battlefield, to the classroom, and […]