Catching up with Dr. Sherrie A. Johnson

by John Reid “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Whether it’s in the media, education, or entrepreneurship, Dr. Sherrie A. Johnson has always been able to translate whatever she sets out to into purpose and success. Last year, we spoke with her on the creation of her organization, Sherrie Johnson Communications, LLC. […]

SheBelieved Announces Annual Women Summit

by John Reid On Saturday, November 4, the non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and young girls, announces their annual Women’s Summit and Banquet taking place in Montclair. SheBelieved recently hosted a STEM summer camp, teaching them to develop the necessary skills for the corporate world. It continues the vision of the organization, […]

Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce launches the Virginia Black Caucus Local Elected Officials Initiative

The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the Virginia Black Caucus Local Elected Officials (VABC-LEO) initiative. This non-partisan program is a dynamic new platform dedicated to ensuring African-American representation in politics, promoting education for beneficial changes within the black community, and empowering black businesses to thrive. VABC-LEO actively advocates […]

Conversations in the Community announces Fall Field Trips

by John Reid Conversations in the Community has two trips designed to bring education of famous sites in Black history in the coming weeks: Manumission Tours Underground Railroad Tour  Sunday, October 22nd 12:30 p.m. (DATE CHANGE) Meet in Tavern Square (132 N. Royal Street Alexandria, VA) Tour Guide:  John Chapman, Owner of Manumission Tours Tickets:  www.manumissiontours.com (Select October […]

As a new season approaches.

by John Reid Although football season is in full swing in schools across the area, we’re only a few months away from the sounds of squeaking sneakers pirouetting on the hardwood floors of gyms everywhere. We met with a few coaches to share their thoughts as they get ready for another season during the Fall […]

‘We All Might Be Witches’ Supports Youth with Autism, Neurodivergence

Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt’s illustrated collection of micro poems inspired by son celebrates “the magic in everyone and everything.” Award-winning poet and author Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt announced her 12th book, We All Might Be Witches, an illustrated collection of micropoems released by MacKenzie Publishing. Gotthardt, inspired by her son, wrote the book to honor those with autism spectrum […]