Chrishonda Benson, founder and CEO of Pretty Dope Society, has partnered with her 9-year-old daughter, Mariah, to launch a new line of backpacks with a whole lot of Black representation. Chrishonda comments, “Far too often, Black families are left out of the narrative in the designs geared toward children. When you walk into many big department […]
It was November 1, 1998. My family and I were in Richmond hanging out at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I was with my friends when my brother burst into the room and gave me the words that would shake my life forever. “Troy’s dead.” My oldest brother, who was only 26 years young, was murdered […]
She discusses how her experience, passion and trust makes her the “People’s Candidate” for a 2023 run Recently, longtime Virginia resident Kim Short, who has a wealth of experience in service from her days serving in the Army, made the announcement that she plans on running for Potomac District Supervisor in 2023. One of the […]
“You created my inmost being; You, knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 The challenges of being a mother are too numerous to mention. However, they can become even greater when they’re not only caring for the child but need to take care of themselves as well. Ending the cycle of poverty and […]
“If you’re young and talented, it’s like you have wings.” Haruki Murakami Since the age of seven, Buto has always been willing and able to display his musical gifts in a variety of methods. Whether it’s composing or singing, he has a mind for creativity the way Rembrandt paints, or how Toni Morrison writes. However, […]
Ask yourself… What good is a will or an insurance policy if no one can find it? Did she own stocks? Where did he bank? Who is his/her attorney? The truth is that in the blink of an eye, everything can change! That is exactly why Marion J. Caffey created My Estate Planner, a comprehensive, peace-of-mind […]
As there have been several changes within the rapidly diversified Potomac District, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey will host a town hall on August 3rd. Taking place from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Locust Shade Park Amphitheater. She will be joined by other county leadership to discuss the progress in the Potomac District. Food will be served until […]
Clinicians of Color is a community of mental health professionals whose mission is to connect BIPOC mental health communities to services. Clinicians of Color was founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW, and Kim L. Knight five years ago. These two mental health professionals met on Facebook and immediately clicked. They realized that Black and Brown therapists were […]
The Churches United Inaugural Convention will be held July 27th – 29th at the Harvest Life Church in Woodbridge, VA. This FREE conference, hosted by Bishop Lyle Dukes and Pastor Deborah Dukes,brings together churches from across the world for praise, worship, impartation, and fellowship. All are invited as we take a quantum leap together for […]
If you live in the Woodbridge area, chances are you’d have to travel to either Manassas or the outskirts of DC in order to find an open mic night. For a long time, there has been a call for more events within Woodbridge on a consistent basis, and yesterday that call was answered during a […]
