Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival of their babies. Through her nonprofit, Helping Her, Inc., Matthews has already been assisting new moms this year by providing essential supplies and resources. According to WUSA9, each Wednesday, […]
Sponsored by the Town of Dumfries The Town of Dumfries is proud to present the Pink and Purple Brunch, an event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting an end to breast cancer and domestic violence. This free event will occur on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Clyde Washington Community Center, located at 3800 Graham Park Road […]
The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with the Washington D.C. Chapter of SCORE, aimed at enriching the educational experience for the Economic Evolution Accelerator Program Founder graduates. This collaboration will provide founders with vital mentorship from experienced business leaders, resources such as business planning tools, and […]
OKK Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, invites Middle School and High School Students (girls & boys) to STEM workshop on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 8am-4pm at Saturday, October 12, 2024 at George M. Hampton Middle School, 14800 Darbydale Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22193. In celebration of International Day of Girl, students with an interest in […]
Today, Dirac Links is thrilled to unveil D-Bands, “The Visionary Series,” a groundbreaking wearable mental health watch designed to redefine how individuals envision, pursue, and achieve their life goals. Combining advanced biometric technology with immersive visualization, The Visionary offers users a powerful tool to see their dreams as reality before they happen. A New Era […]
Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer who attended Tuskegee University is also the founder and CEO of Quantum Senses. He was inspired by his friend, Kenneth Tissot, a Vietnam veteran who struggled to hear the TV in the evenings. Lee responded to his friend’s dilemma by inventing a hearing amplifier for mild-to -moderate hearing loss called Earcoustic headphones. […]
by Virginia Mercury Staff ACLU launches investigation into possible abuses of civil rights across campuses Following the violent police response and mass arrests of students, staff, and faculty protestors on multiple Virginia campuses this spring amid the flaring Israel-Hamas war, the ACLU of Virginia has launched an investigation into potential abuses of civil rights and liberties. The organization submitted […]
Courtesy of the Office of Community Safety Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Office of Community Safety (OCS) will host its 3rd listening session. We’ll discuss Youth Support & Safety in our community, and how we can build a more secure community together! Prince William County’s Community Services Division will provide insight on […]
Imagine, a leading destination marketing agency, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the African American Heritage Association of Virginia (AAHAVA) and Soul of Virginia Magazine. This collaboration aims to promote and enhance African American heritage trails across Virginia, fostering cultural awareness, economic sustainability, and community engagement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by […]
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware For many generations, Christians have been encouraged to participate in the political system in spite of the “Be in the world, but not of the world” scripture used by many to remain aloof. The Black church, especially, has been the center of prayer and protest, and of Jesus and justice. […]
