Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community will host “A Conversation with Prince William County Schools Ombudsman Mo Bookstein” on Tuesday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m. EST. The conversation will be virtual. “One of Prince William County School’s four commitments is a commitment to family and community engagement. Effectively engaging with the office of the […]
Au’loni Media Group, LLC has launched The Melanoid Chronicles, the first-ever encyclopedia series for the African Diaspora in the New Millennium and the first to ever be created in the United States of America. So far, The Melanoid Chronicles have been featured on 43 Comcast networks including The OWN Network, Fox News, NBC, ESPN, The NFL […]
These biweekly support groups are safe spaces to share experiences, resources, and education around dementia to assist those that are caregivers. Did you know that Hispanic and Black individuals are 1.5 to 2 times likelier to be diagnosed with Dementia caused by Alzheimer’s in individuals over the age of 65? These numbers impact the community […]
Proposal has salary increases at 2%, plus step, with increased health insurance contributions The Prince William Education Association [PWEA] leadership team calls upon the PWC Board of County Supervisors and the PWC School Board to increase educator and staff salaries by 10% for Fiscal Year 24, with no increase in employee cost for healthcare benefits. […]
JJPP is an eight (8) week class for parents and a seven (7) week class for teens. Parents are teens are taught in separate classes. Parents learn skills to guide their teens to be responsible, cooperative, and independent. Parents will learn how to spot risky teen behavior, and how to deter that behavior to prevent […]
From proposed changes in Virginia’s history and social science curriculums, to potential legislation that could disproportionately affect students of color, Black parents are beginning to take action. They’re starting to remove their children from public schools, deciding that enough is enough. Although many students are now making their voices heard on the issues they face, […]
Last Monday, several students throughout the area let their voices be heard as they led a Youth Empowerment Town Hall in Dumfries. During the town hall, Forest Park High School SCA Vice President Chance Williams announced that the school will host a Multicultural Night this Friday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Similar to the town hall, […]
Kieaira Francis, founder and CEO of Big Sisters/Sisterhood, an online women’s clothing store centered on female empowerment and giving back, has now officially been certified by the U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. First launching in April 2021, Big Sisters/Sisterhood is an online store that aims to increase confidence and self-empowerment through its creative clothing designs. Donating 10% […]
By Liletta Harlem SOLOMON CARTER FULLER (1872-1953) Did you know… One of the first pioneers in dementia research was a Black man from Liberia? Solomon Carter Fuller, an early 20th century psychiatrist, researcher, and medical educator, was born on August 11, 1872 in Monrovia, Liberia. His parents, Solomon C. and Anna Ursilla (James) Fuller, were […]
62% of VA Voters believe lawmakers should not cut taxes, because cuts would harm the quality of state services, make Virginia less competitive Richmond, VA — The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and Data for Progress released new data yesterday showing that 80% of Virginians overwhelmingly believe that the wealthy and profitable corporations are not […]
