For too long, gun manufacturers have been able to flood our communities with guns and get away with no consequences. They’ve spent more than 20 years resisting any efforts at transparency and accountability—even as their greed destroys lives across the country. And in those 20 years, the majority of their “innovations” have been to make […]
It was November 1, 1998. My family and I were in Richmond hanging out at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I was with my friends when my brother burst into the room and gave me the words that would shake my life forever. “Troy’s dead.” My oldest brother, who was only 26 years young, was murdered […]
by Nicki Bland Dear Chair Wheeler, I am writing in support of you as Chair of Prince William County’s Board of County Supervisors. Many of us want more for PWC: opportunity for all, jobs in our own county, equitable housing and schooling, and improved infrastructure. Your leadership has resulted in steady progress toward these objectives. […]
“If you’re young and talented, it’s like you have wings.” Haruki Murakami Since the age of seven, Buto has always been willing and able to display his musical gifts in a variety of methods. Whether it’s composing or singing, he has a mind for creativity the way Rembrandt paints, or how Toni Morrison writes. However, […]
In a PW Perspective exclusive, the musical sensation discusses her ambitions as her career takes flight “Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can’t be ignored. We are Melanin […]
Artisan of life, she breaks out her loom and yarn. Memory weaver. -Katherine Gotthardt Katherine Gotthardt, M.Ed. has been writing, editing and teaching for more than 20 years and marketing professionally for more than 15. With ten books to her name, one an Amazon bestselling new release and another a Nonfiction Writers Association Silver Award winner, […]
Such a tragedy, spider with a missing leg, scaling walls army ants have fallen from, to say nothing of hubristic beetles, hardened shells crashing to the floor. Yet here, a mere arachnid, tenacious in its climb, many-eyed, wounded. Still trying to pass as normal. Katherine Gotthardt, M.Ed. has been writing, editing and teaching for more […]
The following op-ed is sponsored by the Pageland Farmers & Stakeholders Members of the Board, We are representatives of over 100+ landowners who strongly support the approval of the exciting and important PW Digital Gateway Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA). We have lived here from recent times to generations ago – some as far back as […]
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of Kenneth Jacobs, a 49-year-old Black man who went in for a routine back procedure back in February. However, due to several mishaps, Kenneth ended up in paralysis. Last month, we spoke with his sister Jacqueline for an update. Now, the family believes they have a case, […]
The following post is sponsored by the Commonwealth Institute Virginia can be a place where every young person has the support and resources to reach their full potential and the help to get back on the right track when they get into trouble. Unfortunately, Virginia’s youth court system frequently imposes fines and fees on young […]
