by Zayd Hamid Moving into a new dorm or apartment for college can feel liberating. Compared to high school students, college undergraduates have a high degree of freedom regarding course scheduling, living spaces, extracurriculars, meal plans, etc. All of these choices are empowering, but come with responsibility. Zayd Hamid did a few things as an […]
Join Mayor Derrick Wood as he interviews Vice Mayor Chuck Frye Jr. of Fredericksburg. In this episode, Chuck discusses his proactive approach to tackling crime through the country’s only gun give-back program and his pivotal role in removing the slave block from Main Street. Discover how his leadership is driving change and inspiring others to […]
by Aziah Siid A new school year can be difficult: no matter how many “first days” families may have experienced — or summer work packets teachers have handed out — walking into a new school year is something neither students nor families can fully prepare for. The 2024 school year will pass crucial milestones, including the end of federal […]
by Jennifer Roberts When the English set sail from Europe in the early 1600’s, they left in search of freedom. They sought freedom over their lives and were willing to brave the unknown in search of it. Some Europeans sought riches, others sought religious freedom and I would imagine that some sought both. They formulated […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury As Virginia schools reopen for a new school year, most of those serving low-income students or those identified as “at-risk” will receive $371.3 million in additional funding over the next two school years, according to the state budget. Lawmakers redirected approximately $650 million each year and added around $180 million […]
Sponsored by the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce The Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative (VS2B2) launched the Virginia Small Business and Supplier Diversity, which represents a committed endeavor to empower active/reservist women, women veterans, and military/veteran women spouses interested in entrepreneurship or who are already business owners, all at no cost to eligible participants. […]
Girl Go Global™ and BloomH.E.R., LLC are excited to announce that Girl, Go Bloom is making its mark in the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ìpàdé 1734 20th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 at noon. With this unconventional networking and empowerment soirée, event hosts Dr. Jasmine Leigh Morse of Girl Go Global™ […]
by John Reid Today, 50 million people worldwide are being trafficked or are living in modern slavery. More than 57% of women who are trafficked are Black. Recently, a large trafficking ring was discovered during the annual ComicCon in San Diego. On July 30, which is known as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the […]
by Quintessa Williams The state of Mississippi, typically among the states that spend the least per pupil on K-12 education, has officially launched a new student funding formula for its public schools. The new formula, dubbed the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, went into effect on July 1. Advocates say it could mean better-resourced schools and more tailored educational opportunities, […]
Cannas Capital Holdings launches the Bank Black Initiative, an AI-powered system to bridge the racial wealth gap by ensuring equitable financial access for diverse-status business owners. Cannas Capital Holdings is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Bank Black Initiative, an AI operating system that will perform underwriting solutions developed with unique metric criteria […]
