When civil engineer Jamila H. Lindo was pursuing her degree, she noticed that she was often the only female or Black female in her classes. And when tutoring youth students, they were often confused or surprised why she chose the field of study that she did. Realizing that this was a lack of exposure and […]
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed the Virginia State Budget, which delivers on his promise to provide tax relief for Virginian families, increase funding for law enforcement, and support the development of lab schools, among other key initiatives of his Day One Game Plan. “Every day we have worked hard to build a more prosperous […]
For more than 40 years, the idea of collective bargaining in Virginia was simply that: a pipe dream. As of Wednesday night, however, the dream has come one step closer to reality as the Prince William County School Board voted 7-1 to pass a collective bargaining resolution. What this means is that the resolution will […]
by Jennifer Roberts, founder of Conversations in the Community I grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland in the 80’s and 90’s. I attended two predominantly Black elementary schools, a predominantly Black middle school and a predominantly Black high school. While I was always exposed to people from different racial and cultural backgrounds, the people […]
Tanya Taylor is the Founder & CEO of Grow Your Wealth, a financial education platform that teaches professionals how to ditch bad debt and create a 6 or 7-figure retirement income even if they don’t have any plans in place. Tanya is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA in Strategic Management. She has spent most of […]
Alex Harvell “Nothingiseye” is changing the game and breaking barriers. I got the chance to interview Alex about his music and his organization. How would you describe your music? My music is very multi-dimensional in the sense of I don’t limit myself to specific genres or to a certain label. Various categories include blues, jazz, […]
by Jennifer Roberts, Founder of Conversations In the Community We must proactively address racism in our school communities. We must create learning environments that are safe for all students and take thoughtful and swift action when racial and cultural violations occur . We need more effective training and accountability for teachers and staff concerning microaggressions […]
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 […]
