by John Reid Earlier this month, the PW Perspective reported on a petition by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network to address reported incidents at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison. Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement on the atrocities: “The VLBC is horrified at recent reports of incarcerated individuals setting themselves on […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very problematic issue. The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity […]
Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE), founded by visionary nurse entrepreneur Alvionna Brewster, MSN-Ed, RN in 2015, has recently grown its dynamic community to more than 23,000 African American nurses while providing a safe space for innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of business success. This vibrant network continues to stand as a testament to the power of […]
by John Reid “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” (Martin Luther King, Jr.) On the eve of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, many will ascend upon Washington, DC that weekend. The rights of individuals on issues from Medicaid to reproduction are at risk, and the voices of those who […]
Courtesy of BlackPAC Right now, the House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill that would give the incoming Trump administration power to attack organizations that disagree with him. H.R. 9495 — the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act would effectively allow the Secretary of Treasury to designate any organization as […]
by Jennifer Roberts, Conversations In the Community In December, Prince William County Public Schools will host a family engagement series. It is designed to give families an opportunity to learn more about their children’s schools and join in community.
Prince William County is seeking public comments on the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Homeless Navigation Center East project. This combined notice affirms that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact and outlines the county’s intention to request additional federal funding […]
by John Reid Purple Runway is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to advocating for domestic violence survivors. They have a survey to gauge community resources for mental health and for domestic violence survivors. Please take this 4 minute survey if you are 18 or older, living in Virginia. It is anonymous, you only need your city […]
Research shows that having books in the home has many benefits for children, including academic achievement, cultural awareness, and more. by Aziah Siid Experts have long considered reading the cornerstone of K-12 education. Besides helping practice literacy basics — letters, words, sentence structure — and helping shape school readiness, books can unlock a child’s imagination, […]
by Prince William Human Rights Office The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is once again accepting nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards. These awards recognize people in the community who have made significant contributions in fostering equality and advancing human rights for all people in Prince William County. All submissions are due […]
