Prince William Little Theatre Presents Award-Winning Production “Stick Fly” by Lydia R.Diamond

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) proudly announces the return of captivating theatrical performances to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. Following their remarkable success as the 2023 Broadway World Award Winner for Best Play for “The Westing Game,” PWLT embarks on yet another theatrical journey with “Stick Fly,” a compelling play by Lydia […]

How AfroFuturism Benefits All of Us

By Stafford L. Battle, AfroFuturist AfroFuturism, a well-liked catchphrase, advocates that Black people will be important contributors to the future of humankind. People of color will be flamboyant superheroes rescuing citizens from burning buildings and evil villains. Africans will command spaceships to discover exotic planets and fist-fight frightening space aliens. These male and female heroes […]

Conversations with Great Minds: How Maya Luna is getting Gen Z involved in politics through Progress Libs

by John Reid “It’s Your Future…Fight for It!” That is the mantra of one of the fastest growing organizations dedicated to getting Gen Z representation in politics on all levels. Following in the footsteps of candidates such as Florida’s Maxwell Frost, who became Congress’s first Gen Z member, are those being promoted by Maya Luna, […]

Black People Are Sick & Tired of Discussing the Same Eight People Every Black History Month

by Freddie Taylor, CEO of Urban Intellectuals Not sure who controls your Black History programming, but Urban Intellectuals is looking to shake things up. The company that specializes in Black History Made Easy is ditching the same old discussions on Black History Month and prompting a fresh perspective. This is LONG OVERDUE. Stop Talking about the SAME […]

NCNW NDS Scholarship Opportunity Available For Local Students

The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NDS-NCNW) is awarding four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in our service area, which includes the counties of western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier. Students who are interested in viewing the scholarship checklist for student eligibility and application requirements, can […]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on healthy relationships, communication, and the importance of educating teenagers about safe dating practices. As adolescents navigate the complexities of romance, it becomes crucial to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive connections. Understanding the Purpose:Teen Dating Violence […]