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 […]
Today, a report on ESPN states that the Washington Commanders have purchased more than 200 acres in Prince William County. This could be a potential step in building a new stadium, in addition to other amenities, such as restaurants and shops. The source that revealed the story also stated that the Commanders paid more than […]
by Jennifer Roberts Yesterday, I thought about the sequence of events that generally happen after racially motivated acts of violence like the ones committed last weekend in Buffalo, New York and Laguna Woods, California. When these despicable hate crimes are committed, some people are filled with a range of emotions that motivate them to take […]
Awestruck by poison’s power, grass dies with wildflowers. Too quiet ally. (For more information on Katherine’s writings, visit her website.)
by Jennifer Roberts, founder of Conversations In the Community I am still reeling from Saturday’s devastating news of the racially motivated mass murder that was committed by 18-year-old, Payton Gendron who was armed with an assault-style rifle. I am still outraged that 10 people were killed and three people’s lives were altered forever because of […]
If there’s one takeaway from the Northern Virginia’ Rampage’s inaugural season of Major League Football, it’s that the path to victory can be a mountain climb to the top, with obstacles to clear at every level. During their season finale against the Frederick County Tigers in Dumfries on Saturday, the Rampage looked to send the […]
