by John Reid Recently, the PW Perspective spoke with Monica Wiley about winning the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Wiley, who has worked as a Disability Rights Advocate, is also the architect for the Election Law Curbside proposal for disabled individuals in Maryland. She recalls how it began despite tragic circumstances. “On December 10, 1989, a […]
Virginia Women and Family Support Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has beenproviding long-term housing to women and their children experiencinghomelessness since 2016. Mark your calendars for a magical evening under the stars at the Virginia Women and Family Support Center’s Jazz on the Lawn event, taking place on September 21, 2024. This enchanting night […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury While Virginia leaders tout improvements in public education, they are still working to address achievement gaps, facility improvements and the diverse needs of students and educators. However, recommendations in Project 2025 — a conservative plan for how the country should operate if a Republican wins the White House — if […]
The following is by the Virginia NAACP Election season is in full swing, not only for the Oval Office but several state and local elections are in the balance. The Virginia NAACP has several events in the month of September to engage potential voters. All In! 2024 Voting Rights Symposium The NAACP Virginia State Conference […]
by John Reid As the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony takes place on September 7, the PW Perspective spoke with Dr. Sherman Gillums, Jr. about the honor. According to his LinkedIn bio, Dr. Gillums served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting at age 17 and receiving a commission as a “Mustang” […]
Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the world’s first innovative online marketplace designed exclusively for female athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Fulfilling the economic empowerment initiative of Santia’s previously launched platform, Winning Her Way, for female […]
Prince William County is set to host the Solheim Cup at the acclaimed Robert Trent Jones Golf Club from Sept. 10 to Sept. 15, 2024. This international event will feature the top 12 women golfers from the United States competing against the top 12 from Europe, drawing in thousands of visitors and generating significant economic […]
Black Breastfeeding Week, the only national health campaign with an explicit national focus on improving Black maternal and infant health through breastfeeding, is celebrating its 12th year from August 25-31. The awareness effort was created in response to the gaping racial disparities in breastfeeding rates that have existed for over 40 years, despite the proven […]
by Zayd Hamid The Fairfax City Council candidate discusses higher education community partnerships, representation and inspiration for young leaders of color, and the unique qualities of Generation Z leadership. A recent graduate of George Mason University – Schar School of Policy and Government’s Master of Public Policy program, Anthony Amos spoke with the PW Perspective’s […]
Manassas, VA – Habitat for Humanity Prince William is excited to announce the launch of its 30th Anniversary Campaign, 100 Days of Thanksgiving, to celebrate and raise funds for an ambitious round of projects serving low-income families in the Greater Prince William region. The campaign seeks to raise $100,000 in the one hundred days leading up to Thanksgiving. During […]
