Last year the Muslim Association of Virginia established its Anti-Racism Taskforce with the purpose of combating anti-Blackness, prejudice, discrimination, oppression, and all aspects of racism within the Muslim community as well as in the wider society, promoting equity and justice. As Black History Month is upon us, they will host a couple of virtual events to honor the […]
In October 2020, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors authorized the creation of a Racial and Social Justice Commission with the mission of examining the state of racial and social justice for people of color in the County: “The Commission, to include Prince William County citizens, will examine ways to reduce racial disparities, treat […]
Yesterday the Prince William County Community Foundation announced the open period for their 2021 scholarships application. The purpose is to provide scholarships to high school seniors attending a PWC school that demonstrate a passion for serving their local communities. It will go to aid those in financial need of attending a course of study at […]
After several hours of discussion and comments from the local community, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors earlier today unanimously approved for expansion of the Dar Al Noor mosque on Hoadly Road. According to the proposal, the mosque will expand from to approximately 88,276 square feet and add 450 parking spaces. In addition, this […]
The Virginia First Congressional Democratic Committee today issued a resolution calling on Rep. Robert J. Wittman to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives. The First Congressional Democratic Committee joins many constituents who have already called for Wittman’s resignation since the insurrection that took place in the United States Capitol on January 6. Their resolution […]
While February is known primarily as Black History Month, this year the second month on the calendar presents a unique opportunity to create leaders of the future. This is what Dumfries Councilwoman Cyndy Neville has created through the Virginia Black Leadership Program. Yesterday she presented an open house for applicants highlighting the program and how […]
On Saturday, January 30th, dozens of residents from Prince William County and Washington, D.C. banded together outside the McCoart Building, bracing the cold to deliver impassioned speeches in opposition to the hiring of incoming Police Chief Peter Newsham. Newsham, the former Metropolitan Police Department Chief, has come under fire since his appointment in November to […]
The debate over the Dar Al Noor mosque expansion proposal at Hoadly Road is steadily growing as it comes to a decision next Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Earlier this week, a phone bank session was held by Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega, with the majority of the calls that were taken that […]
As the Board of County Supervisors prepares for next week’s critical hearing on whether to approve the expansion of the Dar Al-Noor mosque on Hoadly Road in Manassas, supporters of the project are banding together to ensure that their voices are heard loud and clear. Since the expansion permit was first approved in November 2019, […]
Democratic leaders from across Prince William and Manassas today endorsed Fmr. Governor Terry McAuliffe in his second gubernatorial bid.
