Black and other minority students and professionals aspiring to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers now have a new resource to enrich their journey thanks to a new digital publication called Re.engineer Magazine. According to The National Center for Science and Engineering (NCSE), there has been a decline in the number of engineering […]
Domestic workers share paid leave stories to highlight funding needs for Home and Community-Based Services On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $3.5 trillion budget resolution, greenlighting the reconciliation process to unlock spending on care investments for paid family and medical leave, child care, and key home- and community-based services (HCBS). This is […]
As a new school year begins in Prince William County, we spoke with Loree Williams, Vice Chair of the Prince William County School Board. Ms. Williams discusses looking forward to working with new superintendent Dr. McDade, to how the county should address the Critical Race Theory controversey.
You have raised the kids and supported your family, and now you want to return to the workforce or venture into the world of entrepreneurial life. What could be so hard about going back to work you have years of exceptional experience? If this is you and now you find you are feeling out of […]
While the Commonwealth of Virginia tops CNBC’s list for best states in the country for businesses, it was recently ranked the worst state in terms of teacher pay. On July 13th, Northam spoke in Norfolk expressing his pride in Virginia being named as the top state for business in the United States. “CNBC confirmed to […]
New early childhood investments are spurring greater enrollment in preschool programs Governor Ralph Northam today announced that increased investment in Virginia’s two largest state-funded preschool programs is expected to result in historic enrollment for the upcoming school year. The Commonwealth has authorized $151.6 million to Virginia Preschool Initiative and Mixed Delivery in fiscal year 2022, a $60.9 […]
Saturday, August 14, 2021 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Clearbrook Center for the Arts (map) This event will feature Xavier Epps who will be on hand offering free chat sessions with attendees. About Xavier Epps: Embracing his passion for ensuring that people receive accurate and detailed financial analyses, Xavier founded XNE Financial Advising, LLC in 2011. Xavier’s industry experience […]
Governor Ralph Northam issued a public health order on Thursday requiring all students, teachers, and staff to wear masks at all indoor settings in Virginia’s K-12 schools. With the Delta variant of COVID-19, the virus has started to rise in the number of new cases once again. Teachers and parents across Virginia have recently expressed […]
The Virginia State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Monday affirmed its full support for the adoption of Virginia’s African American History and Social Science Curriculum implementing recommendations from Governor Ralph Northam’s Commission on African American History Education in the Commonwealth. This endorsement of anti-racist education comes at […]
Final workshop geared towards helping communities of color save and invest Woodbridge, Va — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Prince William County Chapter, Inc. (NCBW-PWCC), today announced that its final financial literacy workshop will focus on savings, investing, and estate planning. “COVID-19 has disproportionately hurt communities of color, so the NCBW-PWCC created […]
