The Cooperative Council of Ministries (CCoM) is a coalition of churches of the Greater Prince William Area that serves and advocates for people experiencing homelessness, and poverty. The Cooperative Council of Ministries is hosting the 7th Annual Bill Mehr Drop-In Center Banquet on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 12351 All […]
Today is National Voter Registration Day! It’s the perfect time to make a plan to vote in the 2024 Election. Here’s what you need to do: Step one: Register to vote and check your voter registration status Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013, many states have made voting harder. One of […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Housing & Community Development The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development, or OHCD, will be accepting applications for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program II, also known as Subsistence Payments, beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, running through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The Emergency Housing […]
GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new Vegan Hair Collection. This latest addition to the GodXess brand embodies their commitment to holistic self-care and natural beauty, offering a range of hair care products that […]
by Jennifer Roberts While many Americans work tirelessly toward racial justice in the United States, there remains an old, opposing, evil force that takes no days off – white supremacy. While the actors are somewhat new, the script is the same. White supremacy intimidates and subjugates its targets, forcing them to believe lies about themselves […]
by John Reid As the presidential election draws closer to November 5th, the push to get more people registered to vote has risen. On Wednesday, the Black Votes Matter Tour made it way to Virginia’s oldest town. At Ginn Memorial Park, they hosted the BMV Block Party, which brought out several community leaders and supporters. […]
This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly unveils its newest community initiative: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. Located in front of Station 14, the library is a tribute to Chief Clark’s 35 years of service, commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to the OWL VFD. Rescue Chief […]
by Quintessa Williams When Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, she became the first woman of color with a realistic shot at the presidency and an instant inspiration to Black women — some of whom raised $1.3 million on her behalf in just a few […]
by John Reid Being a part of history is nothing new to Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, who looks to do it again next year. After becoming the first Black woman to win the Lieutenant Governor seat in 2021, it was announced she has filed paperwork for a gubernatorial run in 2025. Already she has […]
On September 3, 2024, The Board of County Supervisors accepted funding from the NorthernVirginia Transportation Association (NVTA) for two key transportation projects in the PotomacDistrict. These projects aim to enhance regional connectivity, improve safe-routes-to-school,and support sustainable transportation options. The Board approved the funding for the following two projects: At a meeting in the near future, […]
