Since 1980, the women’s prison population has grown by over 700% – faster than any other population in the country. Over 80% of women entering the legal system have experienced a form of violent victimization – sexual, partner, or caregiver violence. One of them is 61-year-old Michelle West. Since 1993, Michelle has been incarcerated for […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board Over the past several months the PW Perspective has learned about alleged abuses to 34-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi and several other inmates at Prince William County Jail in Manassas. Although there was a potential breakthrough when Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham noted an internal investigation revealed that Officer Robert […]
Courtesy of Protect Our Care April 11 marked the first day of Black Maternal Health Week, a critical reminder that the U.S. is facing a devastating maternal health crisis. Women in America are dying at a higher rate than women in any other high-income country, and Black women are two to three times more likely than white women […]
by Donnell Johns Sr. They are gutting the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) come July 1st, 2024 if we don’t do anything about it. Virginians should also contact state officials urging them to maintain the program’s original intent. This program isn’t just a benefit—it’s a tribute to the sacrifices of our veterans and […]
Back in 2020, as the world stayed home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the proverbial shattering of the “glass ceiling” in corporate America. Whether it was an awakening in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in Minneapolis, or the millions of voices yelling in unison “Black Lives Matter,” institutions which had long […]
by John Reid RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement today on the recent development regarding the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Economic Development Project: “Virginians deserve better. A one-of-a-kind project bringing world-class athletes and entertainment, creating 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in economic activity just went up in smoke. This transformational project would […]
When Dr. Audrey Muhammad came up with the idea to create a holiday that specifically celebrates Black women in a way different from Mother’s Day, she turned to her daughter, Hasana, who was attending North Carolina A&T State University as a computer science major to help her develop a website. After graduating, Hasana continued to […]
Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Production (HDRP), a Black-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based company, is seeking to revolutionize the world of motorcycle drag racing entertainment. He says that he aims to become a leader in the industry by implementing a unique distribution formula that promotes sustainability for both participants and tracks. With the […]
Mike Mayden, a former major-league baseball scout and now the Founder of A League of Our Own (ALOOO), the only Black-owned independent baseball league in the United States, is inviting Black-owned businesses to take advantage of available sponsorship opportunities. In September 2024, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization will schedule 30 games in 30 days and is looking […]
by Lillie Jessie Reach out to your school board member to stop the delay in getting a new high school- It is not too late to prevent another delay! Take a stand against overcrowding at Woodbridge High School to prevent current 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders from experiencing overcrowding for all four of their high school […]
