by John Reid Today, 50 million people worldwide are being trafficked or are living in modern slavery. More than 57% of women who are trafficked are Black. Recently, a large trafficking ring was discovered during the annual ComicCon in San Diego. On July 30, which is known as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the […]
by Quintessa Williams The state of Mississippi, typically among the states that spend the least per pupil on K-12 education, has officially launched a new student funding formula for its public schools. The new formula, dubbed the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, went into effect on July 1. Advocates say it could mean better-resourced schools and more tailored educational opportunities, […]
Cannas Capital Holdings launches the Bank Black Initiative, an AI-powered system to bridge the racial wealth gap by ensuring equitable financial access for diverse-status business owners. Cannas Capital Holdings is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Bank Black Initiative, an AI operating system that will perform underwriting solutions developed with unique metric criteria […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a Virginia school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision. The two said they were “disappointed” after the school system voted to rebrand schools with Confederate names on […]
by John Reid On Friday, 7th District Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman began his ‘Shop Tour’ by visiting two locally Black-owned businesses in Woodbridge. The focus was to hear from local citizens about their concerns as the upcoming elections begin. His first stop was at Fresh Unisex Barbershop & Salon in Dumfries. Joining him was Woodbridge […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability […]
by Jennifer Roberts I hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying the summer. The Sawubona School of Excellence, our community’s only Afrocentric preschool, is looking forward to serving our youngest learners and their families this fall. We want to get to know you and we want you to get to know us. Join us for […]
School of Xcellence, a pioneering Black-owned educational platform, has officially launched, offering a dynamic new way for individuals to define and achieve success on their own terms. Founded by Malcom X. Bowser, author of the critically acclaimed book Urban Xcellence: Unveiling Extraordinary Stories by Everyday People, this innovative platform focuses on three foundational pillars: mindset, personal […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board Earlier this morning, the Virginia Delegation of the Democratic National Convention officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. They released the following statement: “Last night, the Virginia Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually and among voting delegates, unanimously voted to join President Joe Biden in endorsing Vice President […]
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 […]
