Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Production (HDRP), a Black-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based company, is seeking to revolutionize the world of motorcycle drag racing entertainment. He says that he aims to become a leader in the industry by implementing a unique distribution formula that promotes sustainability for both participants and tracks. With the […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Government Prince William Public Libraries is gearing up for its inaugural Lit Con, a five-week celebration of fandom, comics, manga, and more. In the latest episode of the “Important Library Stuff” podcast, host Emily Bickers is joined by Sharon Moores from Dumfries Library and Kat Seastead from Haymarket Gainesville Library to discuss […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury A federal judge gave a greenlight Monday to a novel legal argument challenging Virginia’s longstanding felon disenfranchisement policy based on limits imposed on the state when the Civil War ended. The lawsuit is focused on the 1870 Virginia Readmission Act, a federal law that allowed the former Confederate state to […]
by John Reid This is an excellent opportunity for your business if you have a “Bricks and Mortar” location. Main Street America and American Express have partnered to create the Backing Small Businesses grant program, which supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. Eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for […]
Mike Mayden, a former major-league baseball scout and now the Founder of A League of Our Own (ALOOO), the only Black-owned independent baseball league in the United States, is inviting Black-owned businesses to take advantage of available sponsorship opportunities. In September 2024, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization will schedule 30 games in 30 days and is looking […]
by John Reid Lotta Tech is a STEAM enrichment program for youth. It is based in Haymarket, VA and offers classes in engineering, robotics and coding. In addition to its upcoming summer camp, Lotta Tech offers year round classes for preschool (as early as age 2) and school age students and classes specifically for girls. For more information, visit Lotta Tech’s website […]
by Nasiyah Isra-Ul Hey everyone! My name is Nasiyah, and I’m a young edupreneur/social impact entrepreneur and budding philanthropist who was homeschooled my entire K12 education. Now, I’m looking to invest in the next future leader in the social impact sector who was schooled in an unconventional learning environment (homeschool, microschool, co-op, virtual school, or […]
In a remarkable collaboration of talent and friendship, John Miller and Darcell Walker, both African American professionals, have combined their expertise to introduce Huemind, a groundbreaking app empowering individuals to protect and develop their ideas for commercial products. The story of Huemind traces back to the fortuitous meeting of Miller and Walker during their tenure at […]
by John Reid Over the past few years, students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond led an initiative for racial justice courses to be included in the curriculum. During the Freedom Summer of 2020, requests throughout the nation fought for more educational standards to include courses reflecting diversity. Now, there are concerns of the courses […]
Loveless Porter Architects and BION, inc. have teamed up to host an inaugural Charity Golf Classic on April 29, 2024, at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., with an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. The event promises a day of golf, community building, and supporting the work of Court Appointed Special […]
