The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Announces Significant Partnership with SCORE DC

The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with the Washington D.C. Chapter of SCORE, aimed at enriching the educational experience for the Economic Evolution Accelerator Program Founder graduates. This collaboration will provide founders with vital mentorship from experienced business leaders, resources such as business planning tools, and […]

FOIA Friday: Possible campus civil rights violations investigated

by Virginia Mercury Staff ACLU launches investigation into possible abuses of civil rights across campuses Following the violent police response and mass arrests of students, staff, and faculty protestors on multiple Virginia campuses this spring amid the flaring Israel-Hamas war, the ACLU of Virginia has launched an investigation into potential abuses of civil rights and liberties. The organization submitted […]

U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed

by Shauneen Miranda, Virginia Mercury WASHINGTON —  A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S. House Thursday, though its fate appears dim. The End Woke Higher Education Act — which succeeded 213-201 — marks one of several so-called anti-woke initiatives and messaging bills […]

How to manage your time and your money in college

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 […]