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 […]
The following guest column is by Bishop John Reid of John Reid Ministries: Having been in various levels of ministry for over forty-five years, I have seen and witnessed the constant decline in church attendance and the level of commitment and submission to the black church. With the advent of the global pandemic and our […]
Although the NFL season just ended, that only means one thing: Spring Football is just around the corner, and with that comes a new season of the Northern Virginia Rampage. Leading up to next month’s opener, we will highlight some players who will look to bring home the national championship to Dumfries. Led by coach […]
The Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission presented its first official report to the Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday. “Based on the data collected and presented, the County’s current composition in policing, county government, and the educational system continues to be dominated by white professionals. Additionally, people of color are impacted disproportionately […]
The My Natural Me Self Care and Women’s Empowerment Team are coming together to have an open dialogue around Suicide Awareness. What are the signs?What should you do if someone cries out for help?What role does social media play in the mental state of someone depressed?What resources are available? Virtual Event: Friday, February 4th at […]
The NFL has prided itself on being the standard bearer for racial justice and equality, yet one explosive lawsuit threatens to tear at the league’s fabric just weeks before its biggest game of the year. On Tuesday, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan federal court that the league […]
