By: Diana McCollough When you have a loved one in need Assisting them becomes your need What about the gloomy stranger you meet Could you brighten them with how you greet We are all connected Each other’s feelings should be respected After all we are neighbors Try being the engraver Of what is positive Be cognizant […]
by Jennifer Roberts A school seems like an odd place for students to have to do battle. After all, school should be a place that is emotionally safe for students. But for some of Prince William County’s Schools Black students, this is not the reality. Instead of their schools being welcoming, supportive environments, some students […]
by Josh Levi, president of the Data Center Coalition When it comes to the future of data centers in the commonwealth, some of the recent public conversation has centered on whether and how much the industry impacts the environment. Often, a narrow focus is placed on the amount of electricity consumed by data centers; it is significant, […]
“Set your goals high, and don’t stop til you get there,” Bo Jackson If there’s one thing that Vincent “Bo” Jackson knew, it was how to compete at the highest level on the gridiron. That’s exactly what the Northern Virginia Rampage semi-professional football team plans to do as another year is upon us. Despite the […]
by Marguerite Bailey Young Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending President Biden’s State of the Union Address as Senator Mark Warner’s guest. It’s clear to me, after listening to the President’s speech, that the American people have a lot to celebrate. To put it simply, millions of Americans like me are saving […]
In every movie, there are background players—extras and bit actors that breathe life and realism into a scene. They make it believable, and enjoyable. Not only was Albert J. Williams an actor on some of the most notable soap operas, TV series, and movies of all time (All My Children, One Life to Live, The […]
by DiNamic McCollough The Art of Communication Keep it open and honest Respectful in earnest Do your best To be considerate and humble Conflict does not mean a rumble Of fistacuffs or words See it would be absurd To think You can shrink Someone down to size Because your emotions Might capsize— It is imperative […]
By Liletta Harlem SOLOMON CARTER FULLER (1872-1953) Did you know… One of the first pioneers in dementia research was a Black man from Liberia? Solomon Carter Fuller, an early 20th century psychiatrist, researcher, and medical educator, was born on August 11, 1872 in Monrovia, Liberia. His parents, Solomon C. and Anna Ursilla (James) Fuller, were […]
by Queenie McLean Some are “single and loving it”, while others are “single and sulking”. Some marriages are flourishing and fulfilling, while others are hanging on by a thread. Regardless of where you are, rest assured, “LOVE” is available and attainable. Now, let’s explore six valuable ingredients to creating and maintaining the “HEALTHY LOVE” that […]
by Jennifer Roberts Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community will host “Listening to Our Black Boys: Why Their Voices Matter and How to Hear Them,” a virtual discussion with internationally certified listening professional, Marva Shand Mc-McIntosh on Tuesday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. EST. “This timely discussion is for parents, educators, coaches and community […]
