Cannas Capital Holdings launches the Bank Black Initiative, an AI-powered system to bridge the racial wealth gap by ensuring equitable financial access for diverse-status business owners. Cannas Capital Holdings is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Bank Black Initiative, an AI operating system that will perform underwriting solutions developed with unique metric criteria […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a Virginia school district made headlines around the world for rebranding two schools with Confederate leaders’ names, two rising seniors at one of the schools are leading community opposition to that decision. The two said they were “disappointed” after the school system voted to rebrand schools with Confederate names on […]
Tameka Copeland, an African American mom of four children and a Registered Nurse for 20 years from Riverview, Florida, is now the founder and CEO of Star Love Scrubs, a new and innovative nursing apparel company. As an experienced nurse, she says that love for her profession moved her to become an entrepreneur dedicated to supporting […]
by John Reid On Friday, 7th District Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman began his ‘Shop Tour’ by visiting two locally Black-owned businesses in Woodbridge. The focus was to hear from local citizens about their concerns as the upcoming elections begin. His first stop was at Fresh Unisex Barbershop & Salon in Dumfries. Joining him was Woodbridge […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability […]
by Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood In this episode, Mayor Derrick Wood interviews Victor Angry, who shares his incredible journey from military service to local leadership. Learn how Victor transitioned from the battlefield to public office and his insights on community engagement, overcoming challenges, and leading with dedication. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Victor Angry’s […]
by John Reid Nsa baako nkura adesoa: A burden is lighter when many people carry it. This proverb is used to govern social infrastructure in Ghana, and some say it could also have positive effects on mental health. Through the singing of Tema Choir USA, they bring healing and empowerment to the Prince William County community. […]
by Jennifer Roberts I hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying the summer. The Sawubona School of Excellence, our community’s only Afrocentric preschool, is looking forward to serving our youngest learners and their families this fall. We want to get to know you and we want you to get to know us. Join us for […]
by Rod Hall As you begin planning your summer getaways, if you live in Northern Virginia, one of your first considerations will definitely be transportation. Because we live in one of the most congested areas in the nation, how to get where we want to go always tops the list when making travel plans. Most […]
by Jennifer Porter Gore, Word in Black Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee, called for police reforms after the death of Sonia Massey, an unarmed Black woman shot to death by a white officer in her own home in Springfield, Illinois, after reporting a possible burglar. Massey “deserved to be safe” at […]
