We have designated February as a month to celebrate “Black” history. Often social media, schools and news will feature highlights of Black inventions to honor our history. Depending on your historical preference, an official celebration of Black History potentially started in Chicago during the summer of 1915. During that time, an alumnus of the University […]
by Liletta Harlem Mental Health conversations in minority communities can be a challenge. Why is it important that we have these conversations in our communities? Felicea C. Meyer-DeLoatch and Liletta Harlem address this topic, and why community support is key. Check out the full discussion in the video linked below. About Felicea: Felicea C. Meyer-DeLoatch, […]
In the “Voices of a Generation” premiere, Clyde Forcer talks about life lessons learned and the importance of connections. I have met many community elders of 60-plus-years holding a bottomless bucket of stories and life advice, and for this reason I present to you the series “Voices of a Generation”—which are wisdom filled conversations between […]
The following is a paid advertisement by the Prince William County Community Foundation (Prince William County, VA) – Prince William County Community Foundation’s (PWCCF) Back-to-School Community Event taking place on August 11th & 12th celebrates the promise of the upcoming school year by connecting families and their students to valuable school resources, activities, and community […]
The following is a promotional sponsorship from One Word Community Church Please save the date for our 9th Annual Pastors and Partners Dinner on 17 March 2023! Early registration is now open and you can reserve your seats by going to onewordchurch.com. Click on the events tab and scroll down to the event to purchase tickets. You […]
Dear Senator Petersen, I am writing you concerning the bills you introduced concerning data center placement. My name is Page Snyder and my 5 sisters and I own and live on Pageland Farm on Pageland Lane. Our farm is located across the road from MNBP and a small, forested portion adjoins Conway Robinson State Forest. My family […]
My Natural Me, is happy to announce our new support group starting in March 2023. We specifically designed this support group to help minority caregivers to face the unique challenges that face families of color and dementia. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including […]
by Langston Carter I grew up reading The Free Lance-Star. That paper is the reason I wanted to pursue a career as a journalist; I can still distinctly remember some of the pictures and headlines on the front page from when I was seven years old. It used to provide an independent perspective of local […]
In this exclusive interview, Mr. Albert Williams speaks of his civil rights activism, life in Prince William County, and amazing acting career Albert Williams, 81 years old, is an actor, Playwright, Veteran, and an author and has a story to share. Growing up in Virginia, in the Prince William county area, he has seen many […]
Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community welcomes Jenn the Tutor (also known as Jennifer Jessie) to the virtual community table on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:30 p.m. Students, parents/guardians and community members are invited to join the conversation. “Jenn the Tutor” offers an invaluable and much needed resource by helping Black girls navigate the […]
