Michelle Maldonado is an example of what happens when someone believes in you. A wife, mother, community leader, small business owner, and advocate for the marginalized voiceless, Michelle is breaking down barriers for herself and the generations to follow. Michelle’s journey hasn’t been without challenges; like many change-makers, her story starts with a measure of […]
We’ve all seen the images and remembered where we were. A nation that was already dealing with the most divisive presidency in modern history while dealing with a global pandemic, watched in horror the sight of seeing yet another Black man murdered at the hands of police. While the Minneapolis police department attempted to downplay […]
State Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9) spent Wednesday morning in the Town of Occoquan spreading her message in her bid for governor of Virginia. McClellan was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2005, and she served the 71st district from 2006 until 2017 when she was elected to the Virginia State Senate. She has […]
Imagine music featuring whips, chains, leather, and studded boots all performed by a 21-year-old Black girl. Zhariah is a Rockstar and takes pride in showing Black girls that there are no limits on creativity and to embrace being different! Her feature songs Stars, Yass Siss, and Metal Whips, and Chains, a fusion of pop, screamo, and […]
Diversity and Inclusion, a quick Google search of these words and you will find about 375,000,000 results in 0.67 seconds. The current events involving racial injustice and brutality have created a sense of urgency for individuals and businesses to show their support of various cultures by adding those terms into their agendas, events, and courses. Although […]
Dior Ashley Brown is a DC native Hip Hop artist who is changing the game for fellow DMV creative artists in the music field! Dior has always loved expressing herself creatively through writing and music. A Duke Ellington School of the Arts alumna, as well as holding a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from the […]
This weekend, Essence magazine ran an opinion piece from gubernatorial candidate Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond), highlighting the importance of investing in the care economy and universal childcare. McClellan rolled out her Universal Child Care and Early Education Plan in January, proposing a historic $4 billion investment in ensuring that every Virginia family has access to […]
By Delegate Joshua Cole This past weekend, what we saw and heard from the Virginia GOP convention should give Virginia voters a wake up call. The dangerous absurdity and delusion of the Republican candidates attempting to “out Trump” each other was atrocious and absolutely the wrong direction for Virginia. Now, we know who the GOP […]
When dealing with mental health challenges, it’s often recommended to seek therapy. This may create anxiety for those who have never looked into therapy before. What are some tips to help you seek a good therapist? Deon Brown, LCPC, LCADC Clinical Therapist suggests these three things to look for when seeking a new therapist. Skill […]
Depression and anxiety have plagued all ages, races, and backgrounds for centuries. In the past, we have viewed depression as a dirty little secret and something that people are not comfortable speaking about. Today, however, more and more are speaking about their battle with depression. Keith Anthoni is one such person who has spoken out […]
