Last week, the PW Perspective featured Michelle Maldonado, a community leader and fierce advocate for the marginalized and voiceless. Maldonado’s story is one of overcoming tribulations in the face of adversity, and that is exactly what she hopes to bring in her campaign to be the next delegate of the 50th district. According to Maldonado, […]
Howard University in Washington, D.C. announced on Wednesday that the University’s School of Fine Arts will be renamed after the late Chadwick Boseman, the actor known for portraying King T’Challa, the Black Panther. Boseman, a Howard University alumnus, passed away in August 2020 after a battle with colon cancer. After his death, it became public […]
State Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9) spent Wednesday morning in the Town of Occoquan spreading her message in her bid for governor of Virginia. McClellan was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2005, and she served the 71st district from 2006 until 2017 when she was elected to the Virginia State Senate. She has […]
Councilwoman Cydny A. Neville announced on Tuesday that she, along with a volunteer committee, will be hosting the inaugural Juneteenth Parade in the Town of Dumfries at 7 p.m. on June 19, 2021. Juneteenth is a historically Black holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. The celebration dates back to […]
Higher Heights for America, the only national political action committee exclusively dedicated to mobilizing and electing more Black women to public office, announced on Friday its official endorsement of Jennifer Carroll Foy in her bid for Governor of Virginia. “Jennifer Caroll Foy has shown a deep commitment to ending the status quo that has left […]
The Republican Party of Virginia announced on Monday that businessman Glenn Youngkin, a first-time candidate, secured the Republican nomination for governor in the 2021 election. Youngkin faced off against six other candidates over the weekend: State Senator Amanda Chase; Delegate Kirk Cox; Sergio de la Peña; Peter Doran; Octavia Johnson; and Pete Snyder. Throughout the […]
On Friday, Michelle Maldonado (D-50), candidate for House of Delegates, received the endorsement of Neabsco District Supervisor Victor Angry. “I firmly believe the strength of our communities affects all aspects of our life from our health and well-being to our local economy and environment.” said Angry. “Times such as these require leaders who are willing […]
Warning: Spoilers ahead. The season finale of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, the sixth episode of the series, saw Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson finally donning his own Captain America suit while carrying the symbolic shield. Sam’s new suit (courtesy of the Dora Milaje) is a noticeable change from those of Steve Rogers and John […]
Just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the jury in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial reached a verdict after less than a day of deliberations. The jury found Chauvin guilty on three charges: second-degree murder; third-degree murder; and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. The jury’s verdict follows three weeks of arguments and witness testimony. […]
Earlier this month, the Virginia State Board of Elections announced that eight candidates failed to qualify for their respective ballots. Among these candidates were three Black progressives who are primarying incumbent Democrats. One of those candidates is Dumfries Town Councilwoman Cydny Neville, who launched a primary challenge to Luke Torian (D-52) in late May. Neville […]
