The 2023 Virginia General Assembly session has concluded, and this past Saturday, several Prince William County elected officials took the time to answer questions on some of the bills that were passed. Taking place at the James J. McCoart Building, the town hall was led by Delegates Danica Roem (HD-13), Michelle Maldonado (HD-50), Elizabeth Guzman […]
As early voting approaches next month, several candidates for both the Prince William County School Board and Board of County Supervisors will have opportunities to speak with potential constituents on key issues in the area. On Saturday, June 3 at Little Union Baptist Church in Dumfries, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Omicron Zeta Sigma […]
Saturday at the Clearbrook Center for the Arts in Lake Ridge gave way to the area’s first ever BLK Author Expo. Featuring more than 20 Black-owned writers and entrepreneurs, one could find the best in self-published works in a myriad of genres. Whether it was for business, social justice, or for children, the expo showcased […]
Recently, Heart 4 The Community Initiative’s Carl Armstrong spoke with Central Virginia’s Michele Trampe on noting the signs, effects, and prevention of human trafficking. They are developing a strategic campaign to join the fight against human trafficking. This campaign, to shine a bright light into the darkness, starts on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00am […]
During National Minority Health Month, one of the most important topics has been that of improving student health. Due to the rise of crime on the national and local level, along with the continuous challenges that students face on a daily basis, the need to discuss solutions to this ever-growing problem has taken shape. Join […]
Upcoming Black Maternal Health Week Events The month of April is National Minority Health Month. Established in 1915 as Negro Health Week by Booker T. Washington, it was in 2002 that a congressional resolution declared “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently […]
In the latest installment of ‘Behind the Polls,’ Natalie Shorter reveals how she is preparing to run in the 19th House District delegate race. John Di Lemme was famous for quoting: “Your family legacy is determined by the actions you take today.” In a family known for their service in many arenas, Natalie Shorter now […]
Tiana Akoh-Arrey, a 9-year-old girl from London, England who was bullied for her natural hair, turned her sad experience into a success through a book she wrote called My Afro: Twin Best Friends. The is being well-received all around the world and has even landed on Amazon’s bestsellers list. Tiana has always loved reading and writing […]
Dumfries, VA – The Town Council of Dumfries is pleased to announce the appointment of Tangela Innis as its new Town Manager on a unanimous vote. Mrs. Innis was carefully selected after a thorough recruitment process that evaluated her experience, fortitude, emotional intelligence, and dedication to public service. She is the first Black woman to […]
District Supervisors Bailey, Franklin host ceremony to begin expansion of new station in Potomac Shores One goal of Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey and Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin after the election in 2019 was to expand public transportation in the area. On Tuesday, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and Biddle Real Estate Ventures officially […]
