From facial recognition software leading to wrongful arrests to discriminatory hiring systems, racial bias in AI is hurting Black Americans. by Houston Defender By ReShonda Tate Artificial Intelligence was once heralded as the great equalizer—promising efficiency, objectivity and progress. But for many African Americans, the growing influence of AI has exposed a much darker reality: […]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Neabsco District Supervisor Victor S. Angry, a longtime advocate for public safety and a volunteer firefighter, is urging his colleagues on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, to take a more fiscally responsible approach to the Fire & Rescue budget to ensure long-term sustainability and the continued strength of emergency […]
Proceeds Benefit Local Arts Scholarship PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA (April 1, 2025) — This April Fools’ Day, Imagine celebrates humor, heart, and heritage with the launch of Dad Jokes on the Road, a digital book written by Rebecca Barnes in memory of creative marketing icon and community champion Patrick King. Written with wit and love by Barnes […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. On Friday, the department directed Virginia and other states to submit documentation proving compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act […]
Sponsored by the Prince William County Community Foundation Greetings, It’s that time of year again! We are preparing for our Back-to-School Community Event. On Saturday, August 2nd from 11am-2pm, the Foundation, in partnership with the Prince William County Schools, we will host our 5th Annual Back-to-School Community Event at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge. This […]
By: Zayd Hamid, Contributing Writer for the PW Perspective Reflecting on Virginia’s recent General Assembly session, Delegate Michelle Maldonado (D-20) spoke with the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid on the work that has been accomplished and what happens next—both in Richmond and her district. Maldonado is running for re-election and will be on this year’s ballot […]
Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month titled “Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Can Investing in Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Platforms Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap?” The event will take place via Zoom on […]
by John Reid On March 27th, a suspected leader of the MS-13 gang, reportedly one of the top figures in the organization nationwide, was arrested in Dale City as part of a federal investigation. The arrest, led by federal law enforcement in collaboration with state and local partners, underscores the importance of interagency efforts to […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President […]
By: Zayd Hamid, contributing writer for the PW Perspective For the twelfth consecutive year, George Mason University students met with Virginia legislators to advocate for their and their university’s budget priorities. Mason Lobbies 2025 occurred on February 12th, but due to weather complications, it happened virtually rather than in Richmond. Despite the weather complications, George […]
