“I believe the children are our future…” these lyrics from the song, Greatest Love Of All, originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson, became even more well known for a version by Whitney Houston, whose 1985 cover eventually topped the charts. But these words are more than just lyrics in an amazing song, at least […]
We know Virginia as the place for love, but thanks to a local business owner, Virginia is now known for hosting its first Barber and Beauty Expo! We sat down with the founder of this event, and owner of a local Barber School to discuss this event. What is your motivation for bringing the Virginia […]
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Thomas Merton DMV has incredibly talented artists and creatives. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the local artist, NonPareil, for an enjoyable and inspirational conversation. What’s the meaning of your name and how would you describe yourself as an artist/musician? […]
On January 9th, we announced the winners of the 2021 DMV Best Business Awards. In our article, we shared that because of the rise of the pandemic numbers; we had to postpone our ceremony for a later date. A date has been selected, and we will have our ceremony at the 1st Annual DMV BCN […]
It’s no secret that the communities of color have been behind their counterparts in creating and keeping wealth to pass down throughout the generations. The Harvard Gazette stated, “Income is unequal, but wealth is even more unequal,” said Alexandra Killewald, professor of sociology in the Faculty of Art and Sciences, who studies inequality in the contemporary U.S. “You […]
The My Natural Me Self Care and Women’s Empowerment Team are coming together to have an open dialogue around Suicide Awareness. What are the signs?What should you do if someone cries out for help?What role does social media play in the mental state of someone depressed?What resources are available? Virtual Event: Friday, February 4th at […]
Whatever your age, you can take steps each day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. You can help prevent high blood pressure—also called hypertension—by making healthy choices and managing other health conditions you may have. The CDC has these specific steps that one can take to affect the health of Americans. Eat […]
It’s time for another amazing virtual workshop! Are your emotions getting in the way of your progress? Looking for tips on how to get “unstuck”? This workshop is for you! (PARTNERSHIP WITH DMV BUSINESS CROSSING NETWORK) Date: Friday, January 28, 2022 Time: 6:00pm- 7:00pm REGISTER HERE:
Amara Charles is a beautiful woman who is accomplishing major things in the community. Features Editor Liletta Harlem spoke with Amara about her recent success of winning Ms. Curve’ Virginia in 2022. Who you are and what do you do? My name is Amara Charles, and I currently serve as a marketing & outreach manager; […]
In 2021, PW Perspective partnered with DMV Business Crossing Network (BCN) to recognize businesses in the area for their achievements during the year. Understanding the challenge that the pandemic has placed on many businesses, we wanted to highlight a few that are staying strong and dedicated to enhancing the community during these times. Our goal […]
