by Dr. John Reid You are probably saying that’s a strange name for a blog. I agree, but this number represents a growing concern in the body of Christ. As many churches have closed their doors there remain a few upstarting churches, 5% represents a daunting number. Less than 5% of Black Christian leaders especially […]
by Virginia Department of Education RICHMOND — Helping schools address the unprecedented rise in mental health and behavioral challenges facing Virginia students post-pandemic, the Virginia Department of Education has createdthe Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness to help focus resources and attention to our students who are struggling with these evolving challenges. “Our students and […]
In a powerful gathering of minds and hearts, Our Collective Trauma And Healing (OCTAH) recently hosted its 4th Annual Brunch, focusing on the crucial aspect of mental health awareness, particularly within the realms of therapy for couples and minorities. The event featured insightful discussions led by distinguished mental health professionals, such as Dr. Marcus Masón […]
Recently on “The Roland Martin Show,” Howard University Africana Studies Professor Dr. Greg Carr spoke with Nkechi Taifa on the history of the United States and other nations in their efforts to grant reparations to families of enslaved ancestors.
More than 200 members of the community gathered Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to witness the swearing-in ceremony for the Board of County Supervisors and the county’s constitutional officers. The ceremony started with the presentation of colors by the county’s Joint Public Safety Honor Guard and the singing of the National […]
The Prince William County School Board elected Lisa Zargarpur to a one-year term as the Vice Chairwoman of the Board, effective January 4, 2024. Zargarpur was elected to the School Board in November of 2019 to represent the Coles Magisterial District. This is her second term serving as Vice Chairwoman; she served her previous term […]
by Liletta Harlem In this exclusive PW Perspective interview, Liletta Harlem meets with the Town of Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood, as he talks about the continuous growth of the town, and what they are looking forward to for 2024:
Prince William Public Libraries will start the new year with a new Strategic Plan focused on leveraging the successes of the 2019 – 2023 Strategic Plan. The five-year Strategic Plan will provide PWPL staff, stakeholders, and community partners with a path toward its mission to be the hub connecting people to the transforming power of […]
Sponsored by Conversations In the Community Happy New Year! Mark your calendar to join Conversations in the Community on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:30 p.m. EST for an important virtual conversation. We will discuss how we dropped the ball on teaching our history to the next generation and what we can do to pick it […]
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Competition and Program on Monday, January 15 at 11 a.m. This year’s event will be held at Charles J. Colgan Senior High School, 13833 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. […]
