by Kenny Boddye, Occoquan District Supervisor In one of their most recent press releases, the Prince William County Police Department sounded the alarm on a sharp increase in pedestrian-related crashes throughout the county. According to the data collected by our Transportation and Police Departments, these incidents are a lot more likely in the heavily-populated segments […]
Announcing the eagerly anticipated 3rd Annual Best Business in DMV Awards! We’re thrilled to present the finest businesses and entrepreneurs shaping success in the DMV (DC, MD, and Virginia) community. This year, we’ve streamlined our categories to truly celebrate excellence in the region! Nominees have been selected, and our panel of judges will select the […]
by Nijiama Smalls From the author of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds. A Compassionate Journey to Healing for All Members of the Black Family and Allies If any of these statements resonate with you, then this is the book for you! Most of our individual and family problems can be attributed to an unhealed place […]
by Freddie Taylor, CEO of Urban Intellectuals Not sure who controls your Black History programming, but Urban Intellectuals is looking to shake things up. The company that specializes in Black History Made Easy is ditching the same old discussions on Black History Month and prompting a fresh perspective. This is LONG OVERDUE. Stop Talking about the SAME […]
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on healthy relationships, communication, and the importance of educating teenagers about safe dating practices. As adolescents navigate the complexities of romance, it becomes crucial to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive connections. Understanding the Purpose:Teen Dating Violence […]
by Olivia Bryant-Bailey, CCCAN Organizer Open letter to Prince William County NAACP, dated January 28, 2024. Hello NAACP, We have already reached out to the national NAACP for help and gotten no response. The Prince William-Manassas Adult Regional Detention Center in Manassas (right on the border – detainees from both counties go there) is massively […]
by John Reid This evening at 8:00pm, the National Urban League will host a virtual town hall to discuss their key priorities for 2024. Among the topics discussed will be the Empowerment Summit, Reclaim Your Vote, and the State of Black America. In order to register for the event, click on the link.
Nationwide — Three African American siblings – Henry, Ashton, and Hunter Jolly – have made history as the youngest athletes and basketball stars to launch their own brand deal with a major company. Together known as The Jolly Boys, the brothers have partnered with Chad Briscoe, founder of Ball By Myself, to launch their very own rebranded […]
Gatorade has named Jeffrey Overton Jr., a Freedom High School junior, the 2023-24 Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year. The award recognizes Overton for excellence on the field, and in the classroom and community. He is the first Gatorade Virginia Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Freedom High. Gatorade has been […]
by Dr. John Reid You are probably saying that’s a strange name for a blog. I agree, but this number represents a growing concern in the body of Christ. As many churches have closed their doors there remain a few upstarting churches, 5% represents a daunting number. Less than 5% of Black Christian leaders especially […]
