Yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won the Pulitzer Prize for her best-selling book “The 1619 Project,” which details the abhorrent history of slavery in America. Since the book was first published in New York Times Magazine in 2019, it has opened the eyes to many of the horrors of […]
Del. Kory’s Bill to Expand Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Fund Eligibility Passes General Assembly Unanimously RICHMOND, Va. — Delegate Kaye Kory’s HB 1419 to expand eligibility for the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Fund to descendants of Virginians who were denied a public education due to Massive Resistance has passed both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously. […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia’s colleges and universities may soon be permitted to obtain criminal histories and health records of people seen as posing a “significant” threat on campuses under legislation that recently passed both the House and Senate. The legislation, which was carried by Sen. Steve Newman, R-Bedford, and Del. Amanda Batten, R-James City, was filed in […]
House Bill 1461 is a discipline bill that will disproportionately impact students with disabilities, students of color, and low-income students. This legislation must be stopped. TAKE ACTION! Contact the Senators on the Education and Health Committee and TELL THEM TO VOTE NO on this dangerous bill! HB1461 will require the VA Department of Education to establish a uniform system of discipline for […]
New book in store March 7 provides more comprehensive narrative as country celebrates Black History Month Black history is robust and multifaceted, however, much of what students learn about Black history is limited. While topics including enslavement, first achievements and the Civil Rights movement aren’t without merit, the instruction of these alone fail to display […]
The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NDS-NCNW) is awarding four $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in our service area, which includes the counties of western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier. Students who are interested in viewing the scholarship checklist for student eligibility and application requirements, can […]
Loree Williams announces her re-election campaign for the Woodbridge Magisterial District School Board seat Ready to build on her success over the past two terms, Woodbridge Magisterial District representative Loree Williams has announced to the PW Perspective her plans for re-election on Tuesday evening. Williams, who won her first term in 2015, has been instrumental […]
Longtime educational advocate seeks to continue the work started by his wife, Lillie As many have declared their intentions ns to run for the Prince William County School Board positions, a new candidate has emerged, but with plans to keep it in the family. Today, respected community advocate Mr. Richard Jessie announced his plans to […]
Conversations in the Community looks forward to hosting two events during the month of February in celebration of Black History month. On Saturday, February 11th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Conversations in the Community will partner with Barnes & Noble, Inc. to host, “A Celebration of Storytelling with Black Children’s Book Authors” at the […]
My Natural Me, is happy to announce our new support group starting in March 2023. We specifically designed this support group to help minority caregivers to face the unique challenges that face families of color and dementia. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including […]
