Author: John Reid

John Reid is the Editor of the PW Perspective. Prior to launching this publication in Nov. 2019, he has worked in a variety of local publications from his days as a sports editor at NVCC in Woodbridge to marketing for the Potomac News. In addition, he is an author, producer and media consultant.

Black Author’s Book “What’s Your Zip Code Story?” Tackles Racism and Class in the Workplace

Conversations centering on social class belong in any organization’s DEI initiatives, according to inclusion consultant Christopher “CJ” Gross. Friday, August 5, 2022 Black Author’s Book “What’s Your Zip Code Story?” Tackles Racism and Class in the Workplace 22 Nationwide — Conversations centering on social class belong in any organization’s DEI initiatives, according to inclusion consultant Christopher […]

by John Reid

Conservative group threatens lawsuit after being told it can’t publish Virginia’s voter rolls

A Republican-backed group that aims to promote “election transparency” by publishing voter data from across the country on its website is threatening legal action against Virginia over a new state law banning outside groups from publishing voter rolls online. The Virginia Department of Elections recently sent a letter to the Voter Reference Foundation, run by former Republican […]

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New Timeline Map Illustrates History of Labor Organizing by Workers across Virginia

First-of-its-kind labor history timeline illustrates the history of worker power and worker suppression from the commonwealth’s founding to present day As efforts to strengthen worker rights continue to gain steam across the country, a new timeline released by The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI) maps the visual history of worker organizing in Virginia and the efforts […]

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Celebrate Afro-Salvadoran Black History Month

Afro-Salvadorans have a rich history throughout the United States, and especially in Northern Virginia. For decades, they have been involved in the building of our communities and August is a time to commemorate their extraordinary achievements! During the month, the countries of Costa Rica and El Salvador will be honoring their culture with a variety […]

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Black Entrepreneur Launches E-Commerce Marketplace and Uncensored Social Network App for the Cannabis Community

Meet 30-year-old Travis Stocking, a cannabis media entrepreneur that is the CEO and founder of HERBPON, a brand-new e-commerce-based mobile app company promoting cannabis products and services through deeply discounted services couponing and proprietary offers. The Herbpon app features a comprehensive cannabis-lifestyle marketplace with discounted coupon offers. It also includes its own social media platform, HERBY, […]

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More than $27 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans Become Available

Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of over 1,900 affordable and special needs housing units Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $27 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 34 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create and preserve 1,990 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households, including […]

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Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation Awarded $10,000 for Thoroughfare Cemetery Preservation

For over a year the battle the save the Thoroughfare Historical District was one of perseverance and planning, and now there has been some good news to honor those who are laid to rest. The Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation was awarded $10,000 in the inaugural Commonwealth History Fund for the Potter’s Field Cemetery Delineation and Restoration […]

by John Reid