Within a culture that too often regards men as “weak” for expressing themselves emotionally or articulating their struggle with anxiety and depression, Black men face an even greater challenge when it comes to participating in open and honest conversations surrounding mental health. Thankfully, the stigmas surrounding mental health in the Black community are slowly being […]
Money is energy… and you need to know how you want to spend it. If 2020 taught us anything, it taught us the value of protecting our valuable assets. Money is one of those assets. Getting information on financial literacy can be a challenge to attain. This challenge is even greater for women of color […]
How deeply pervasive is homelessness in Prince William County and its surrounding areas? According to The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), homelessness is defined as “living in emergency shelter, transitional housing, domestic violence shelters, runaway youth shelters, safe havens, or places not meant for human habitation, such as streets, parks, alleys, abandoned buildings, and […]
The House of BellaChic Luxe is a Bridal boutique in Prince William County created for the bride who whimsically daydreams of romance, love and happily ever-after’s, as stated on their website. BellaChic Luxe’s goal is to ensure that their clients’ bridal experience from beginning to end reaffirms each bride’s belief that dreams really come true. […]
It was New Year’s Eve 1997, and while some partied, Carl Armstrong celebrated by making a commitment to change his life for good. Having battled with drug and alcohol abuse, Carl decided that he was going to make a change and never look back. “I gave my life to God and told him I was […]
“I think that in order to be successful, women have to figure out what they’re passionate about first. No matter what you aspire to, you’ve got to love what you do in order to be successful at it.” – Michelle Obama Jasmine Bull loves what she does! As the CEO and Creative Visionary behind Unbullievable […]
In a year of racial-reckoning, 2020 has emphasized supporting black-owned businesses, but for Ernisha and Tracey Hall, the founders of The Virginia Black Business Directory (VABBD), along with the Board of Directors, their mission to bring visibility and revenue to black-owned businesses in the DMV area started before the rest of the world committed to […]
As businesses around Virginia continue to be affected by the spread of COVID-19, Prince William County’s Department of Economic Development will be hosting two webinar sessions on December 16th to educate local business owners on the best practices to stay open and operating. 11 AM: “Tips From COVID Experts: Best Practices for Keeping Your Business […]
Greg Ballard, Founder, and CEO of Five C Consulting is partnering with the Prince William County Government’s Department of Economic Development through a Workforce Opportunity Research Study in Prince William County! We would like to highlight Ballard’s important message for readers regarding an important survey, ending December 18th! Your input is crucial in helping Prince William County […]
Across Virginia, the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to skyrocket. While this increase affects everyone, it touches those directly on the front lines. I spoke with two front-line workers about how this virus is affecting them and what messages they have for others. I first spoke with Traci Williams, a Registered Nurse […]
