by Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood In this episode, Mayor Derrick Wood interviews Victor Angry, who shares his incredible journey from military service to local leadership. Learn how Victor transitioned from the battlefield to public office and his insights on community engagement, overcoming challenges, and leading with dedication. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Victor Angry’s […]
by John Reid “Don’t forget – no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Charles de Lint Last week at BlerdCon, there was a forum titled “Black Heroes Matter.” Hosted by Dr. Sunyatta Gaines, and featuring Howard University professor Dr. […]
In her groundbreaking debut novel Jaded Choyce, author Shaynuh Sloane exposes the systemic racism, sexism, and toxicity festering in many government agencies through the riveting story of Chloe Choyce, a Black single mother whose career dreams are shattered by a hostile work environment. The book cover features an image of a Black woman in professional attire, […]
In the latest episode, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood talks with Jocelyn Route, who has made a significant impact as a parent, Council Member, and School Board Member in Bladensburg, Maryland. Jocelyn shares her experiences, challenges, and unique insights from balancing these roles and advocating for education and community well-being. Viewers will find out more about: […]
by John Reid BlerdCon, which has been a staple in the DMV for the past several years, made its annual appearance at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City this weekend. As always, it is a celebration of the governing structure, with creative costumes and a bevy of opportunities for people to showcase their designs. From […]
Mo Williams, founder of Such a Natural, a Black-owned hair salon in Metro Detroit, has authored and published the world’s first ever Natural Hair Dictionary®, a new book that defines exactly what natural hair and hairstyles are. As a sequential reference guide, The Natural Hair Dictionary’s: Natural Hair Style List includes titles, descriptions and more than 60 original […]
Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His artistic journey started when his mother, Chantelle Ankrah, noticed his fascination with painting at 6 months old. While Chantelle worked on her own paintings, she laid out […]
by John Reid Last Monday, PW Perspective Editor John Reid was a guest on the ‘Inside Scoop’ television show in Fairfax. A weekly show that looks at the issues impacting our communities, host Alpha Woolen talked about issues such as combating negative stereotypes in the media, the mission of the PW Perspective, and why solution-based […]
Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books and other initiatives, Ayanna champions for Black Autistics to gain recognition, information, and access to resources to improve their well-being with being Autistic. At just seven years […]
Alexandria Jones-Patten, an African American registered nurse has authored The Write Remedy: Revitalizing Nursing Careers Through Health Content Writing where she uses her experience in nursing to explore the world of content writing and identifies a place for nurses to electrify this market. The guide covers how nurses can leverage their nursing experience to write compelling health […]
