Monaé Nickerson, Vice Mayor of The Town of Dumfries, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Small Cities Council. Vice Mayor Nickerson was elected to a (second) one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA announced […]
by John Reid On Saturday at the James J. McCoart Building in Woodbridge, the Prince William County Human Rights Commission held their annual Universal Human Rights Day Celebration. This year’s theme was “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” focusing specially on remembering the 70th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, […]
Gatorade has named Jeffrey Overton Jr., a Freedom High School junior, the 2023-24 Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year. The award recognizes Overton for excellence on the field, and in the classroom and community. He is the first Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Freedom High. Gatorade has been […]
by John Reid As 2024 begins, many events are taking place for those looking to learn more about Black history, present, and future. On Monday at Colgan High School, the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition and Program will be taking place. Below are some other events over the next month. Special thanks […]
by Virginia Department of Education RICHMOND — Helping schools address the unprecedented rise in mental health and behavioral challenges facing Virginia students post-pandemic, the Virginia Department of Education has createdthe Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness to help focus resources and attention to our students who are struggling with these evolving challenges. “Our students and […]
Recently on “The Roland Martin Show,” Howard University Africana Studies Professor Dr. Greg Carr spoke with Nkechi Taifa on the history of the United States and other nations in their efforts to grant reparations to families of enslaved ancestors.
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Competition and Program on Monday, January 15 at 11 a.m. This year’s event will be held at Charles J. Colgan Senior High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. […]
by John Reid As the new year takes place, there are new laws which will take effect as of today within the Commonwealth. Some of these laws were approved by the General Assembly and signed last year: There will be a tax exemption for military retirees. Gov. Youngkin signed legislation that removed the age restriction. Beginning […]
by John Reid OCTAH, which stands for ‘Our Collective Trauma and Healing,’ provides mental health education, resources, and support for women and families who are dealing with mental health challenges. This is done through their wellness boutique, which connects wellness specialists in need of support, as well as helping small businesses. Starting on January 7, […]
