Mo Williams, founder of Such a Natural, a Black-owned hair salon in Metro Detroit, has authored and published the world’s first ever Natural Hair Dictionary®, a new book that defines exactly what natural hair and hairstyles are. As a sequential reference guide, The Natural Hair Dictionary’s: Natural Hair Style List includes titles, descriptions and more than 60 original […]
by John Reid As the primaries come to a close in Virginia’s congressional races, Democratic candidate and 25th District Delegate Briana Sewell talked about her campaign with the PW Perspective. Being one of the most experienced candidates in the race, she discussed a myriad of topics, from the issues facing the district, to reflecting on […]
On Monday at the White House, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood and several other elected officials were invited to the Briefing for Black State Leaders. The briefing was focused on the President Biden-Vice President Harris’ administration’s investments in the African American community. Senior White House Leadership met with the respective organization’s case studies, and engagement opportunities […]
by Alixel Cabrera, Virginia Mercury Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares signed a letter with 20 of his Republican counterparts asking the American Bar Association to drop its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools. DEI efforts implemented in the schools directs their administrators to violate both the Constitution and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which “prohibits […]
by John Reid Back on May 9, the Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to restore the names of Mountain View High School to Stonewall Jackson High School, and Honey Run Elementary School to Ashby Lee Elementary School. Today, the Virginia NAACP and several students have filed a lawsuit alleging the school board violated Title VI […]
by Liletta Harlem Join Our Investing & Black Wealth Webinar with Dr. Leonard Lightfoot! Are you ready to take control of your financial future and build lasting wealth? When many are thinking of freedom, we’re diving deep into financial freedom and its crucial role in building Black wealth. We are excited to welcome Dr. Leonard […]
by John Reid Running for elected office can be a daunting challenge, especially for the first time. It helps when you have an intimate knowledge of the area you grew up in, which is the case for Ashley Hutson. Born and raised in Prince William County, the Osbourn Park High School graduate and Democratic candidate […]
As the school year ends and parents are looking for summer activities to keep their children engaged, the General Heiser Boys & Girls Club of Dumfries provides a myriad of programs and camps. Diplomas2Degrees (D2D) is a college readiness program that guides Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary […]
by John Reid During last week’s State of the Town Address, the Dumfries Town Council recognized both its past, present, and future. Under the theme “Civic and Youth Engagement,” the focus was on showcasing the contributions of its young leaders for their participation in local government and social programs. Programs such as the Heiser Boys […]
Pilot Program Offers Coaching For $0 Out of Pocket Utilizing New Revolutionary Apps Meet David Hebb, an African American Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner and the founder of Healisticly, a pilot program that utilizes revolutionary apps to help individuals manage their diabetes naturally without out-of-pocket expenses. The program, boosted by coaching apps, focuses on a holistic […]
