As the school year comes to a close, new opportunities are created in preparation for the next year. Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Corey Harris as associate superintendent for middle schools. Harris fills the role as a second associate superintendent for middle schools, joining Catherine Porter-Lucas, who also serves in the role. Harris […]
The big buzz at the Virginia Capitol Wednesday wasn’t excitement over the new state budget. It was the construction work on the tunnel being dug beneath the complex, which rattled the historic building throughout the day as lawmakers approved a long-overdue two-year spending plan. Unlike Capitol Square, the budget didn’t have any big holes in it […]
Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI) released the following statement on the conference budget proposal following negotiations between the House of Delegates and Senate: “From the start, Virginia families deserved a budget that helps them make ends meet and invests in the future. This conference proposal […]
Back in October during a contentious gubernatorial race, then-candidate Glenn Youngkin visited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) such as Norfolk State University, Hampton University, and Virginia Union University. While at VU, he announced in front of the L. Douglas Wilder Library that his plan for the ARPA funds would include upwards of $100 million […]
Today Governor Glenn Youngkin received the Department of Education’s report “Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students.” The education report builds upon Governor Youngkin’s direction in Executive Order One issued on his first day in office. The Governor affirmed his guiding principles to address troubling data trends and outlined policy recommendations […]
Goalmentum is a Black-owned online course platform that fuses engagement and accountability into every course. This online course platform is a simple system that high-performing business coaches and experts can use to transfer their knowledge to other professionals for their online coaching programs. Meet Christina Moody, an HBCU grad turned entrepreneur who is the founder […]
Conversations in the Community, Inc., has launched its summer reading experience. “I love to read and enjoy discussing books with other people. Our summer reading experience is a great way to engage with neighbors and friends,” said Jennifer Roberts, president and founder. The adult book selections are Sadeqa Johnson’s novel, “The Yellow Wife” and “Something […]
Virongy Biosciences Inc. to invest $471,000 to begin development of diagnostic technologies for viral pathogens. Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virongy Biosciences Inc., a developer of viral diagnostic technologies, anti-viral drugs, and therapeutic viral vectors, will invest $471,000 to expand in Prince William County. The company recently relocated to occupy over 2,000 square feet of […]
Spelman alumna Veronica N. Chapman is a social entrepreneur and children’s book author on a mission to help make the world better for Black children. In an effort to achieve this goal, Veronica has launched Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW), a global celebration of Black children and the power of positive representation in children’s books and […]
Ever sold yourself short in an interview? Chickened out of asking for that raise? Creeped your Instagram friends with envy — the ones who took the plunge and started their own business? Odds are, you aren’t alone. “Women want to learn how to boss up, they want to show up as leaders,” says leadership coach […]
