Tonight, is the first night of Kwanzaa, celebrating the principle of Umoja or Unity. Meaning to maintain unity within your family, community, and race. Kwanzaa, meaning first harvest in Swahili, is not a religious holiday, but a cultural holiday to celebrate the African and Pan-African communities. Kwanzaa is the holiday the proceeds Christmas on December […]
A Plea to Virginia’s 2022 General Assembly and Citizens of the Commonwealth In Virginia, if my husband had cheated on me, I would have been able to get an immediate divorce. But because he assaulted me and put me in the hospital instead, I have to wait a full year before the courts will grant my divorce. […]
It’s the holiday season, and across the country, people are preparing to get into the festive spirit. As people begin their celebrations, many will turn to their feel-good classic movies. But it’s time that we reflect on some of those classics and ask ourselves who feels good about them. I distinctly remember the first time […]
Several months ago, we started a series entitled As A Woman. The goal of this series was to highlight the challenges unique to women, especially women of color. As the weeks went on, the political climate changed and opinions regarding critical race theory became primary topics of conversations. During this time, a conversation with a […]
Lee Elder, a golfing legend who in 1975 became the first Black man to compete at the Masters, passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. The PGA Tour tweeted the news this morning. Elder was born in Texas in 1934 but lived most of his youth in Los Angeles. He began his golf […]
by Grace Lintner, Guest Contributor I recently heard that teachers are being demonized, and I was shocked. Really? I remember years ago, lawyers were considered the lowest of the low. At another point in time, Congresspeople were highly unpopular. In the last couple of years, it has been some police officers who have been vilified. […]
As the Jim Crow Era began to reach its end, Black voters overwhelmingly began to vote for Democratic candidates. With the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson ushered in a new age of American politics. The Democratic Party that once the party of Jim Crow and segregation became the […]
Quitting your job to walk in your purpose and live your dreams can be scary. There is anxiety in wondering how you will support yourself and your family. Or you may not be certain if your dream career will really sustain you mentally! Veronica Reid, founder and owner of Reach Scholars Tutoring, LLC and Natural […]
By Elizabeth Cropper As a single mother, I’ve sometimes struggled to provide for my family. Things became even more difficult six years ago, when I sustained a hip injury while working at my job in a warehouse. This accident left me permanently disabled with debilitating chronic pain and unable to work. My son and I […]
Virginia’s gubernatorial race is set to be one of the most contentious elections the Commonwealth has seen in a long time. The Democratic nominee in the race is Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, a polarizing figure who was heavily criticized by progressive members of his own party during the Democratic Primary. McAuliffe is facing off against […]
