Early voting continues until Saturday

by John Reid As early voting in the general election continues until Saturday, there are plenty of places to cast your vote. The information below is courtesy of the PWC Black Democratic Committee: For more information on the local candidates, here is an update courtesy of the Virginia Access Public Project’s website.

Governor Youngkin announces funding for organizations to tackle mental health.

by John Reid On Tuesday, during a mental health forum in Richmond, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that faith-based and community organizations will receive funding to resolve mental health challenges. The Governor’s Office has approximately $800,000 set aside for these organizations to apply for the grant funding. It will provide training on direct care for […]

“This is a problem we need to resolve.”

by John Reid As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East during the latest Israel-Palestine conflict, the Prince William County Human Rights Commission, along with members of the Jewish community, met on Monday evening at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Auditorium in Woodbridge. The Commission held a forum to address antisemitism and bigotry in the […]

Conversations in the Community: “Alternatives to Public School: What Options Do Parents Have?”

by John Reid Join Conversations in the Community for tomorrow’s virtual conversation, “Alternatives to Public School:  What Options Do Parents Have?”  CITC founder Jennifer Roberts will be joined by Sheri Payne, Director of Leadership Support & Homeschool Support Assistant for Home Educators Association of Virginia (www.heav.org).  Invite a family member, neighbor, friend or co-worker to participate in this important […]

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. […]