By Dr. Sherman Gillums Jr., University of Dayton The results of my recently published research revealed that a person’s first name does more than individualize one’s identity or function as a primary interface with society. This lifelong label can also insinuate one’s ethnicity, family history, and community of origin to others. Reactions to what a parent […]
by Zayd Hamid Navigating through college life can be a hassle in itself. From room and board, to classes (which we’ll get to later), and even finding the right food options, there’s a lot for students to face as they acclimate to a new college. But now, you are also seeing a vastly changing world, […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Prince William County is working to provide access to high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas across the county. The county awarded a contract to Verizon, following a competitive procurement process, to install fiber-optic infrastructure to 470 areas in the county. The project is expected to be completed by […]
Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Education is hosting a series of Commonwealth Conversations to give parents, educators, and community members the opportunity to share their thoughts on the best ways to achieve cell phone-free education in Virginia and address the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on […]
One of the greatest challenges Black women face is the inequity in pay. According to licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel Martin, these inequities tie in to their mental health as well. By passing the Paycheck Fairness Act, it can help improve not only the increasing wealth gap in this country but also address mental health […]
by Zayd Hamid Okay, so we got through the first step of getting ready for college last week. Now, you’re probably thinking, I’ve figured out the school I want to attend, and my classes are all set, so I’m all good right? Wait…what’s that grumbling noise in my stomach region? Oh yeah, I forgot to […]
by John Reid On Saturday afternoon at Manassas Museum, Conversations in the Community will host a discussion on the book ‘Caste: The Origin of our Discontents.’ According to a summary via Intensive Life Publishing, the book explains how interconnected the caste system in countries such as India and Nazi Germany is to racial inequality in […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Bryan Viera, who arrived in America unaccompanied, and Millie Okoro, who arrived with family, migrated from different countries to the U.S. as teenagers, both to make a better life for themselves and to make their mothers proud. They enrolled in and graduated from public high schools in Virginia, leaning heavily […]
by Zayd Hamid As the summer begins, and students are still a month away from starting classes, the challenge of how to succeed at the next level can be a daunting task. It can be especially tough for students of color. Over the next several weeks, the PW Perspective will feature a new series on […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The Virginia Board of Education took another step on Friday to clarify how schools will be rated and student performance measured to better determine how to direct state resources. The board, on the superintendent’s recommendation, approved four performance descriptors: “Distinguished,” “On Track,” “Off Track” and “Needs Intensive Support.” Schools considered “distinguished” […]
