By Queenie McLean In honor of Black History month, we are shining a spotlight on some of our local change makers who are creating history in their daily lives. This week we are sitting down with Author and Leadership Coach Dr. Serelda Herbin. Dr. Serelda Herbin is a remarkable entrepreneur and Army veteran who has […]
by Queenie McLean In celebration of Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Darren Foster, a remarkable resident of Prince William County, Virginia. Originally from Detroit and a military veteran, Foster has made the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) his home for the past 24 years. As a person of color with […]
by Queenie McLean Ava Laurenne, named after the owner’s daughter, is a Fredericksburg, VA, bridal boutique, owned and operated by Wendy and Gabe Rivera. On Friday, October 27, 2023, Wendy Rivera and African-American and Italian-born fashion designer Kelsey Hall, from Haymarket Virginia, created an experience that was nothing short of “MAGICAL.” Kelsey debuted ” The […]
by Queenie McLean Tucked away in a plush salon suite, 12509 Dillingham Square Suites 110 & 112, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192, off of Old Bridge Rd, is one of the most ambitious businesswomen in Prince William County. Ms. Tanishia Primm founded Brown Sugar Suites, formerly known as Brown Sugar Hair Salon. I stopped by Brown Sugar […]
by Queenie McLean Community leader and former Vice Mayor of the Town of Dumfries, Mr. Willie J. Toney and I sat down to discuss some extra-ordinary things that shaped his life. We discussed the importance of family and community, exposure and education and lessons leaned from “love” after 30 years of marriage. Small Time, Southern […]
by Queenie McLean Some are “single and loving it”, while others are “single and sulking”. Some marriages are flourishing and fulfilling, while others are hanging on by a thread. Regardless of where you are, rest assured, “LOVE” is available and attainable. Now, let’s explore six valuable ingredients to creating and maintaining the “HEALTHY LOVE” that […]
In the “Voices of a Generation” premiere, Clyde Forcer talks about life lessons learned and the importance of connections. I have met many community elders of 60-plus-years holding a bottomless bucket of stories and life advice, and for this reason I present to you the series “Voices of a Generation”—which are wisdom filled conversations between […]
Yesterday at the McCoart Administration Building was the Universal Human Rights Day Celebration. It was an opportunity to recognize the rights of all individuals and honor those who have led the charge against discrimination. Sponsored by the Human Rights Commission, it also discussed how the county is moving forward in providing protections. The theme for […]
