by Jennifer Roberts Yesterday was Juneteenth. For the second year in the 245-year history of the United States, this historic day was recognized as a federal holiday. On June 19th, 1865, news of the end of the legalized enslavement of African Americans reached the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after […]
What is it you’re not seeing when you’re only looking up? Did you miss footprints in the grass, making imprints among the impossible? Or further behind on that scarred trail, scrapes of rakes and hoes barely staying steady? It’s the indents in earth that give it away, signs everyone needs something to rely on. Yet […]
Dumfries, Virginia – Greater Prince William and surrounding communities are invited to participate in the Annual Juneteenth Parade & Jubilee Honoring Fathers! The parade is being hosted by the Honorable Councilwoman Cydny A. Neville and a dedicated volunteer Juneteenth Committee. We are honored to have the incomparable Dr. George M. Hampton, as the Grand Marshall […]
Throughout the country, there will be several celebrations to honor the Juneteenth holiday. Recently made into a federal holiday last year, already there have been several momentous occasions, particularly in the local area. One of the biggest celebrations was in Dumfries, where the renaming of Batestown Road had taken place. This year, there will be […]
Although the first season in Major League Football didn’t go the way the Northern Virginia Rampage planned, one of the bright spots throughout was the stellar play of the defense, led by Defensive Coordinator Rod Anderson. Now, he will lead the team next year as he announced via Facebook that he will be the new […]
by Jennifer Roberts, founder of Conversations in the Community I grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland in the 80’s and 90’s. I attended two predominantly Black elementary schools, a predominantly Black middle school and a predominantly Black high school. While I was always exposed to people from different racial and cultural backgrounds, the people […]
by Jennifer Roberts, Founder of Conversations In the Community We must proactively address racism in our school communities. We must create learning environments that are safe for all students and take thoughtful and swift action when racial and cultural violations occur . We need more effective training and accountability for teachers and staff concerning microaggressions […]
Afraid of falling, we walk looking down. Forgotten sky. -Katherine Gotthart
According to a report in the Washington Post, the Virginia General Assembly has delayed voting on legislation designed around convincing the Washington Commanders to move to Prince William County. Despite the support from both parties, the legislators returned to discuss the state budget and the stadium bills would not come to the floor. However, an […]
It’s a common axiom that numbers don’t lie. If that’s the case, then the following statistics tell a startling truth. According to gunpolicy.org, the United States averages approximately 39,682 gun deaths per year, more than double the next six wealthiest nations combined. Also, Americans make up about 4.4 percent of the world’s population but own […]
