Founder and Executive Director of the Casa BruMar Foundation, Evelyn BruMar, has been recognized as an OUTstanding Virginian for her advocacy in fighting for LGBTQ+ human rights. According to their website, Equality Virginia recognizes OUTstanding Virginians as “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied individuals or organizations taking the lead in moving equality forward across […]
Last night Colonial Downs Group and Peninsula Pacific Entertainment virtually presented their proposal to the Dumfries Town Council for an estimated $389 million facility. Named ‘The Rose,’ the proposed facility would be designed on the Potomac Landfill. Hoping to expand on what has already been a positive relationship within the community after the opening of […]
For years Virginia law has mandated that parents of children in juvenile correctional centers continue to pay monthly child support. Originally the purpose for the payments were to cover their housing and teaching. However, under a newly proposed bill, that may be a thing of the past. Delegate Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) has proposed HB 1912 […]
Federal stimulus funds available to help landlords and tenants impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia families who have been challenged with making rent payments, especially in Black and Brown communities where evictions have increased, received some good news today. Governor Ralph Northam today announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in […]
According to a new report from McGuireWoods, zoning legislation created during the 20th century in Virginia fostered segregation in housing and exacerbated the wealth gap between Black and white residents. According to the report, “In many localities, neighborhoods are more racially segregated today than they were 50 years ago.” This is despite the fact that […]
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed 55-45 the Senate version of the Voting Rights Act of Virginia (SB1395) to protect Virginia voters from suppression, discrimination, and intimidation. The bill now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for signing. The House version of the Voting Rights Act (HB 1890) is slated for a vote in […]
Two weeks ago during the Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation, House Bill 2312, that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, with retail sales beginning in 2024. Although it is expected that Governor Ralph Northam will sign it into law, there are still several questions that must be answered. Among them, what will this […]
On Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00 pm Novant Health UVA Health System will have a virtual discussion with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and local faith-based communities to share the facts and latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Titled “COVID-19 Vaccine Facts: A Black and African American Community Town Hall”, […]
Submission period open from February 15 to March 15. Governor Ralph Northam today invited Virginia students, educators, and families to participate in the second annual Black History Month Historical Marker Contest. This initiative offers opportunities to learn about African Americans who have made important contributions to Virginia history, provides teachers with resources to guide history discussions, […]
Prince William County will host a virtual information session regarding the Route 1 Renaming project on Feb. 24, 2021, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Since 2019, local jurisdictions in Northern Virginia have undertaken efforts to rename Route 1 as Richmond Highway. Realizing it was time for a change in Prince William County, in September 2020, the […]
