Virginia Women and Family Support Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has beenproviding long-term housing to women and their children experiencinghomelessness since 2016. Mark your calendars for a magical evening under the stars at the Virginia Women and Family Support Center’s Jazz on the Lawn event, taking place on September 21, 2024. This enchanting night […]
The following is by the Virginia NAACP Election season is in full swing, not only for the Oval Office but several state and local elections are in the balance. The Virginia NAACP has several events in the month of September to engage potential voters. All In! 2024 Voting Rights Symposium The NAACP Virginia State Conference […]
by John Reid As the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony takes place on September 7, the PW Perspective spoke with Dr. Sherman Gillums, Jr. about the honor. According to his LinkedIn bio, Dr. Gillums served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting at age 17 and receiving a commission as a “Mustang” […]
by John Reid As the Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, the world just watched Alexandria’s own Noah Lyles win the 100 meter race, earning him the title of the “World’s Fastest Man.” It harkened me to a time when I met a man who once held that distinction, sprinter Eddie Hart. I met him […]
by John Reid Today, 50 million people worldwide are being trafficked or are living in modern slavery. More than 57% of women who are trafficked are Black. Recently, a large trafficking ring was discovered during the annual ComicCon in San Diego. On July 30, which is known as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the […]
by John Reid On Friday, 7th District Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman began his ‘Shop Tour’ by visiting two locally Black-owned businesses in Woodbridge. The focus was to hear from local citizens about their concerns as the upcoming elections begin. His first stop was at Fresh Unisex Barbershop & Salon in Dumfries. Joining him was Woodbridge […]
by John Reid Nsa baako nkura adesoa: A burden is lighter when many people carry it. This proverb is used to govern social infrastructure in Ghana, and some say it could also have positive effects on mental health. Through the singing of Tema Choir USA, they bring healing and empowerment to the Prince William County community. […]
by John Reid After getting elected to city council in 2018, only for her to become the first Black woman to be elected Mayor two years later, she has navigated through several challenges, and the city has thrived. Now, as she seeks re-election, she sat down with the PW Perspective about her journey so far, […]
by John Reid It has certainly been a fun time for one of Prince William County’s community leaders. The Honorable Michael Futrell, who has served as Delegate in Dumfries, and continues to serve as Reverend at Harvest Life Church in Woodbridge, will be on NBC’s ‘Password’ this Tuesday at 10:00pm. Check out the announcement from […]
by John Reid “Don’t forget – no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Charles de Lint Last week at BlerdCon, there was a forum titled “Black Heroes Matter.” Hosted by Dr. Sunyatta Gaines, and featuring Howard University professor Dr. […]
