For decades the National Collegiate Athletic Association has profited in the realm of billions from their student-athletes’ exploits on the gridiron, hardwood or diamond. In some cases, the institution would limit their ability to receive any compensation, or outright eliminating it altogether, leveling stiff penalties, such as in the case of former Memphis center James Wiseman. […]
The distribution of Ku Klux Klan propaganda and recruitment flyers have risen in Virginia these past couple months as the Black Lives Matter movement has continued to gain traction. It is safe to assume that white supremacy groups feel their privilege is being threatened by the resurgence of civil rights activism and presence of non-white […]
Prince William County Public Schools face a difficult decision on July 15, 2020 on whether to proceed with Phase 3 reopening plans. It is our belief that schools should not move forward with Phase 3 for fall 2020-21. Our concerns lay first with our students, teachers, support staff, and parents. At PW Perspective, we have […]
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to interview Annette Whittenberger, an Army Veteran who suffered with PTSD, anxiety and depression for a documentary that we are doing on the subject of mental health. In the days that followed, I had a conversation with Katelyn Page, whose very life can be defined as an […]
I’m going to admit that even as I write this, it’s with a bit of hypocrisy. See, I grew up in Georgia as an Atlanta Braves fan doing the tomahawk chop in 1991 as they ascended to success, and upon moving to Virginia area I sported a Chicago Blackhawks jersey because I thought it looked […]
As Dr. Angela Davis famously said, “In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” The PW Perspective is the only anti-racist news publication in Northern Virginia. Out of dozens that publish online or in print, we are the only one that is willing to proudly proclaim that we […]
Congressman Gerry Connolly has spent the past eleven years representing the people of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, and now he’s running for reelection to serve his sixth term in the House of Representatives. The PW Perspective had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Connolly about his career in Congress and what he hopes to achieve […]
Helen Zurita, a Manassas City resident and advocate against homelessness, is most well known for her fight to save East End Mobile Home Park when the community was at risk a few years ago. Now, she’s facing new challenges as a candidate for Manassas City Council. “I’m not a politician; I’m a community builder,” Zurita […]
The Civil War ended over one-hundred-fifty years ago. It’s time for those who are still fighting for their dead cause to finally surrender. This week has seen not one or two, but three crushing blows to the racist cause of the Confederacy. First, Governor Northam brought down the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee […]
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to host a forum with several leaders in the black and brown communities about what has led to the division in this country, as well as the resulting protests. It was an incredible two nights of open discussion as to what the community can and should do going […]
