Yesterday at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, the Northern Virginia Rampage was looking to rebound after a preseason loss and get back on track. Unfortunately, some of the same issues that plagued them up north became even more prevalent in front of the home crowd as they lost to the Baltimore Hurricanes 28-0. It was […]
Last week, the Northern Virginia Rampage had their 2022 Spring home opener postponed due to icy conditions. Tomorrow, they will be among several teams to participate in the Major League Football Spring Elite Kickoff Classic, taking place at Freedom High School in Dumfries. This weekend will feature each of the teams from the league, and […]
by Dr. Babur Lateef As I enter my fifth year as chair of the Prince William County School Board, I will be overseeing my fifth budget and a new strategic plan. We have been fortunate to receive increased revenues from the state each year and have been a beneficiary of the recent increase in property […]
From day one on the campaign trail, Governor Glenn Youngkin has railed against critical race theory, and now we see his rhetoric become policy. During his campaign, Youngkin took advantage of the fact that few people understand critical race theory. With what PW Perspective has called the “New Southern Strategy,” Youngkin used critical race theory […]
Throughout the season, the PW Perspective will cover the Northern Virginia Rampage semi-professional football team as it enters its inaugural season. Back in January, we spoke with co-owner and head coach Jason Rock, defensive and special teams coordinator Rod Anderson and Vice President of Operations Trent Clark about their expectations. In February, we met some […]
Mother and daughter co-authors, Arrington Conyers and Nadia Conyers, announce the release of their new children’s book titled “From Lee Highway to Langston Boulevard.” The 26-page educational book was written to inform children about the importance and meaning of representation and naming, especially within the African American community in the US. Written in simple […]
Last Thursday, February 24, the Coalition to Build the National Museum of the American People and the American University School of Communications hosted a panel discussion titled “The Making of the American People: How Immigration Impacted the American Landscape.” The event featured a lively discussion between panelists: Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, Founding Director, American University Immigration […]
By Cydny A. Neville While there are plenty of welcome conversations in Washington D.C. and Richmond regarding providing additional financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) we at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) are working to see the two publicly supported HBCUs in our Commonwealth establish a physical location in the region. […]
Author Dorsey Spencer Jr. has announced the launch of his new book, Queen Cara and the Kingdom of Jama’a, which he says was inspired by his young daughter, Cara. The exciting fantasy genre children’s book incorporates elements of Nigerian and West African culture and introduces a protagonist with whom girls and boys of color can identify. […]
As the battle over voting rights becomes even more of a critical issue within the Commonwealth, Senate Joint Resolution 1 seeks to provide more opportunities for reformed citizens to get an opportunity to participate in the legislative process. Sponsored by Democratic Senator Mamie Locke, SJ 1 is described as, “A person who has been convicted […]
