Northern Virginia is a place that embraces the art and culture of a diverse community. This weekend, on October 9th and 10th, the Northern Virginia Community College, Lakeside Theatre & Atrium will host, In The Company of Laureates event. Laureates from all over the United States and the world gather in a comradery of excellence […]
Statement released by Chair Rock in response to tomorrow’s town hall on CRT Throughout school board meetings across the country the topic of critical race theory has been one of intense debate between supporters and detractors. Despite the fact that it is only taught at the graduate level, it has not deterred those who believe […]
Start Small app has a searchable database of more than 100,000 companies Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of the Start Small app to connect app users and state government agencies with nearby vendors. Start Small is free, mobile-friendly, and can be used by anyone. Keyword searches will match users with nearby businesses from the approximately […]
Since 2020, new businesses are emerging at an unprecedented rate and as more accessible paths to entrepreneurship arise, franchising has become a viable, more attainable option to consider, and the founder of Precision Franchise, Tamika Franklyn, is helping African Americans to explore their franchise ownership options across a wide range of industries. From September 2, […]
My Natural Me & Business Crossing Network is hosting a FREE community Health Fair Date/Time: Sunday, October 10th, 10am-2pm Location: Clearbrook Center of the Arts, 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr B, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 What can you expect? The event will open up with a panel discussion about health & wellness. We will have informational […]
What has been a never-ending conflict perpetrated by predominantly right-winged agitators finally made its way to the steps of Prince William County on Wednesday night. The war over the teaching of Critical Race Theory, which has turned into a myriad of heated school board meetings all over the country, including Loudoun County, escalated at the […]
Legacy Home Loans has opened three new branch locations in the cities of Baltimore, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri. The founders of Legacy Home Loans, a Black-owned mortgage banking firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, have opened three new branch offices in Black and minority communities as they continue to make good on […]
The Task Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars shares report with Governor Northam WOODBRIDGE—Governor Ralph Northam today received the final report of the Task Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars after sharing a meal with task force members, educators, and students at Beville Middle School. The full report is available here. Recommendations include: […]
Some wealthy Black families still live in U.S. neighborhoods with relatively low incomes and high rates of unemployment, suggesting other factors such as housing discrimination are at play, according to a Federal Reserve study. Black households with high income and wealth still lack access to “opportunity neighborhoods,” which have good schools and an abundance of […]
The Virginia Black Business Directory (VABBD) is excited to return to Fredericksburg, Virginia for it’s 2nd Annual Expo for an entire weekend. This will be an amazing weekend celebrating black excellence in our community. The experience will be filled with networking, opportunities for learning, sales & shopping, relationship building, and uplifting one another. What can […]
