Virginia Women and Family Support Center hold annual Maternal Health Workshop

by John Reid As Black Maternal Health Week continues, laws such as the Momnibus Act are being passed to address the crisis in maternal health, particularly with disparities in Black communities. Yesterday in Manassas at the George Mason University Prince William Campus, the VA Women and Family Support Center held their annual Maternal Health Workshop. […]

Committee Perspectives on Panhandling & Safety

by Prince William Office of Community Safety In a continued effort to enhance support for the homeless population, the Office of Community Safety, the Department of Social Services, and H.U.G.S. joined the conversation hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 to discuss proactive strategies for addressing homelessness and panhandling. The meeting emphasized the commitment […]

Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, Georgia, Lori brings over 41 years of invaluable experience in federal service to this groundbreaking initiative. “Our goal with GovCon Revenue […]