Since 1980, the women’s prison population has grown by over 700% – faster than any other population in the country. Over 80% of women entering the legal system have experienced a form of violent victimization – sexual, partner, or caregiver violence. One of them is 61-year-old Michelle West. Since 1993, Michelle has been incarcerated for […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board Over the past several months the PW Perspective has learned about alleged abuses to 34-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi and several other inmates at Prince William County Jail in Manassas. Although there was a potential breakthrough when Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham noted an internal investigation revealed that Officer Robert […]
Back in 2020, as the world stayed home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the proverbial shattering of the “glass ceiling” in corporate America. Whether it was an awakening in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in Minneapolis, or the millions of voices yelling in unison “Black Lives Matter,” institutions which had long […]
Earlier this week outrage resulted as in St. Charles County, Missouri, the seven-member board voted 5-2 to remove Black History related electives. The school board president sent a statement regarding his decision: “The Board of Education voted to rescind approval of the academic standard titled “Social Justice Standards: The Teaching Tolerance Anti-Bias Framework” as published […]
As Virginia’s premier Anti-racist media publication, we at PW Perspective have a duty to support candidates who will bring positive change to the community. At a time when our schools and teachers are under attack from the far-right, it’s more important than ever to ensure that our school board will stand up and fight for […]
PW Perspective is excited to announce our endorsement of Idris O’Connor for Coles District Supervisor. O’Connor is the Democratic nominee for Coles District Supervisor, and he is a proven leader within our community. He believes Prince William County can help lead Virginia into the future by providing a world-class education for every student and creating […]
Prince William County-August 2023– We are thrilled to announce the exciting rebranding of our digital news hub, dedicated to becoming a beacon of empowerment and positive change within our community. With a renewed focus on solutions, partnerships, and community advocacy, we are committed to addressing the most pressing issues that our community faces. In this […]
Last week in a move that surprised no one following recent events, the Prince William County GOP X page made a post endorsing Woodbridge District School Board candidate Jaylen Custis. Custis, a former Democrat, was disqualified from receiving the Democratic endorsement due to an appearance at a Moms for Liberty event. Since then, he has […]
At PW Perspective, we strive to be a voice for the community, and sometimes that means admitting when we have made a mistake. Earlier this year, PW Perspective endorsed Rozia Henson, Jr. and Makya Little for the Democratic nomination for Delegate in the 19th District, which includes parts of Prince William and Fairfax County. We […]
Over the past month, voters in the Prince William County area went to the polls to vote for their candidates in the respective primaries. On Tuesday night, the results demonstrated a shift in leadership, as some incumbents held on in tightly contested races. Two of the biggest races concerned the Senatorial primaries. Democratic candidate Del. […]
