Price, McClellan Leading Bill to Create Firearm Violence Prevention Center Today, Del. Marcia Price (D-Newport News) and Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released the following joint statement, following the recent outbreak of gun violence in Richmond and Hampton Roads. In Hampton Roads, 161 people were shot in the first three months of 2022, a 27% increase […]
Drs. Shamolie Wyckoff and Elita Wyckoff Jones, both Spelman College alumna and also fleshly sisters, have collaborated to write With Ease, Navigating the Medical Office Visit to respond to the increasing healthcare needs, particularly for people of color, the elderly and the self-employed. The conversational and instructional book is part of their ongoing effort to help patients […]
It was April 16, 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, freeing over 3000 enslaved people in the District of Columbia. Today, 160 years later, the city is still celebrating. Sponsored by Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, the Compensated Emancipation Act predated the Emancipation Proclamation by almost eight months, and […]
The Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Office of Historic Preservation announced on Tuesday the department’s recent purchase of the Williams-Dawe House, the oldest structure in Brentsville, Virginia. Built in 1822, the House was once owned by Jane Williams, widow of John Williams, who had served as the county clerk from 1795 […]
From poll taxes to voter intimidation, the American electoral system is woven with the thread of systemic racism. Earlier this week, a Republican member of the electoral board in the city of Hampton was forced to resign from his position after a racist social media post came to light. David Dietrich was met with calls […]
New Law Will Provide Virginians with Information on How to Save Money Through Enrolling in Virginia Health Benefit Exchange On Friday, April 8, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia) signed Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) bill to provide more Virginians with information about how to save money on their health care under the state-based health exchange. The new […]
Earlier this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed over one hundred bills into law. Below is a list of the bills. Each one is accompanied by a description provided by a press release from Youngkin’s office. HB 938 (Robinson) – Board of Education; stakeholder group; evaluation of and recommendations for certain current and proposed policies and performance […]
Bill Would Allow Woodland Cemetery and Other Cemeteries Created From 1900-1948 to Qualify for State Funding On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) signed Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) and Del. Delores McQuinn’s (D-Richmond) bills (SB 477 and HB 140) to expand eligibility for state-funded restoration and preservation of historic African-American cemeteries to include cemeteries opened between […]
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history as the first Black man to serve on the Supreme Court. In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor made history as the first woman on the Supreme Court. Today, April 7, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Today, the […]
Residents Can Skip a Trip to the Landfill Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye and the Prince William County Department of Public Works invite area residents to skip a trip to the landfill during Dumpster Day, April 9, from 10 am to 1 pm at Bethel United Methodist Church, 13506 Minnieville Road. During this annual event, […]
