Courtesy of Protect Our Care April 11 marked the first day of Black Maternal Health Week, a critical reminder that the U.S. is facing a devastating maternal health crisis. Women in America are dying at a higher rate than women in any other high-income country, and Black women are two to three times more likely than white women […]
by John Reid ‘Raising the bar means “to set a high standard, and to raise expectations.” For Diana Brown, it’s more than just a slogan, it’s a calling. It is a calling which began in her native Honduras, developed in the Bronx, and has grown in Virginia, where she currently lives in Manassas. Through it […]
Local elected officials joined Prince William County School Board members and Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade in a ceremony to celebrate the construction of “Woodbridge Area” Elementary School. The state-of-the-art school is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 school year at the corner of Route 1 and Prince William Parkway, near Fred Lynn […]
by Virignia Mercury The Virginia NAACP has told Gov. Glenn Youngkin it’s planning to sue to try to gain access to records showing how his administration is handling diversity, equity and inclusion issues. According to NAACP documents, the group was seeking an expansive trove of records shedding light on how Youngkin has affected the mission […]
by John Reid In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter will host an Autism Awareness Walk at Forest Park High School. To find out more about the walk and how you can participate, please visit their website.
by Donnell Johns Sr. They are gutting the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) come July 1st, 2024 if we don’t do anything about it. Virginians should also contact state officials urging them to maintain the program’s original intent. This program isn’t just a benefit—it’s a tribute to the sacrifices of our veterans and […]
by John Reid “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Albert Einstein Service unto others can often go without reward, and for those who selflessly go beyond the call of duty, helping those in need is its own reward. On Friday at the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, the Prince William County Community […]
by John Reid After announcing his bid for re-election this past Tuesday, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has made several stops during his “Stand Up For Virginia” tour. On Friday, he visited the Town of Dumfries, where a block party was held at Merchant Park. Surrounded by several supporters, including elected officials, Kaine addressed the needs […]
Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books and other initiatives, Ayanna champions for Black Autistics to gain recognition, information, and access to resources to improve their well-being with being Autistic. At just seven years […]
by John Reid According to the National Institute of Health, Black women have a maternal mortality rate of 2.9 times that of white women in the United States. Sadly, the conditions and challenges that expectant Black women face are ignored or dismissed by medical practitioners. Despite the advances in medical science, racial disparities continue to […]
