by John Reid On a hot, beautiful summer day, the citizens of Manassas were treated to a living historical dedication of the Manassas Industrial School this past Saturday. Presented by the Manassas Museum, located at the Jennie Dean Memorial site off of Wellington Road, the dedication ceremony featured a welcome by Ms. Jennie Dean (played […]
by Liletta Harlem Caring for a loved one with dementia presents numerous challenges, especially when striving to provide the necessary care while allowing them to age in the comfort of their own home. In the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, caregivers face unique financial, emotional, and logistical struggles. However, there is a beacon of hope […]
by John Reid As a new academic year commences in Prince William County, there is a sense of optimism among numerous parents who eagerly equip their children for a journey of educational growth. Yet, for Black parents, a myriad of concerns loom large. In the previous year, the PW Perspective engaged with parents who made […]
Dr. Frederick Covington, a professor at Howard University, proudly presents his latest tour de force, Gifted and Black: 365 Days of Black History. Unveiling a unique and empowering concept, this meticulously crafted book challenges the conventional narratives and brings to light the extraordinary contributions of Black individuals who have shaped history. With its daily dose of […]
by John Reid Scholar, professor, and CEO of SIM EDU Consulting, Dr. Solomon Tention created a unique brand because of a passion to use his life’s story and the stories of others to inspire millennials to live imperfectly on purpose, evolve to their highest selves, contribute to surrounding communities, and to create the life they […]
by John Reid The Prince William County Community Foundation has operated with a vision of giving back to the community as much as possible. One of the ways in which they have done so is through their Back to School Community Event, which is now expanded to two days this year. Recently, the PW Perspective […]
24-year old Chad Justin, founder and CEO of CHVD JUSTIN, has announced the release of a new line of his flagship wearpacks in collaboration with the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities. The exclusive line features a limited edition Omega Psi Phi and Sigma Gamma Rho branded signature wearpacks. The flagship bag is both a detachable front […]
Washington, D.C: In February 2023, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) announced its Congressionally Directed Spending award in the amount of $300,000 in Federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2023 government spending legislation. Based on that award, NVBCC is prepared to announce the initiative that will be funded. On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, […]
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Education today released the final Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools. After the 2021 Model Policies purposefully kept parents in the dark about their child’s health and wellbeing at school, the 2023 Model Policies restore parental rights in decision making […]
“Over 85% of Black children attending our nation’s public schools don’t know how to read,” according to Berkeley, California teacher Rosa Higgs. But she insists that she has the best solution. She is the first Black woman to create a Phonics program that works. Her Phonics workbook series called Read in 40 is especially designed to help […]
