by John Reid “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Whether it’s in the media, education, or entrepreneurship, Dr. Sherrie A. Johnson has always been able to translate whatever she sets out to into purpose and success. Last year, we spoke with her on the creation of her organization, Sherrie Johnson Communications, LLC. […]
by John Reid Over the past year, parents of Black school children in Prince William County have expressed concerns on issues of harassment and discrimination. While it has led to a number of parents deciding to remove their children from schools for their protection, one organization is providing a forum for their voices to be […]
Encouraging the Next Generation to Embrace Coding Through Fun and Creativity Terysa Ridgeway, a pioneering African-American computer scientist and celebrated children’s book author, is on a mission to ignite a passion for coding among children worldwide. With an impressive track record as a Technical Program Manager at Google and the creator of the popular Terysa Solves […]
by John Reid On Saturday, November 4, the non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and young girls, announces their annual Women’s Summit and Banquet taking place in Montclair. SheBelieved recently hosted a STEM summer camp, teaching them to develop the necessary skills for the corporate world. It continues the vision of the organization, […]
The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the Virginia Black Caucus Local Elected Officials (VABC-LEO) initiative. This non-partisan program is a dynamic new platform dedicated to ensuring African-American representation in politics, promoting education for beneficial changes within the black community, and empowering black businesses to thrive. VABC-LEO actively advocates […]
In a groundbreaking step toward addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by men, particularly Black men, Bertrand Ngampa is proud to introduce The 1% Man: The Ascension Journal. This pioneering journal is not only a powerful tool for personal growth and accountability, but also a beacon of hope for breaking down barriers to mental well-being […]
Empowering Entrepreneurs in Prince William County, Virginia Prince William County, Virginia, has always been a hub of economic activity, but this October, it’s shining a spotlight on a particular group of entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact on the local economy – women-owned small businesses. As the nation celebrates Woman-Owned Small Business Month, Prince […]
by John Reid Conversations in the Community has two trips designed to bring education of famous sites in Black history in the coming weeks: Manumission Tours Underground Railroad Tour Sunday, October 22nd 12:30 p.m. (DATE CHANGE) Meet in Tavern Square (132 N. Royal Street Alexandria, VA) Tour Guide: John Chapman, Owner of Manumission Tours Tickets: www.manumissiontours.com (Select October […]
October is Crime Prevention Month, and the Prince William County Police Department reminds residents that everyone plays a role in preventing crime in our communities. Once persistent problem that can be tackled easily is larcenies from vehicles. Watch this video for more information. Personal property including firearms, purses, wallets, money and credit cards, work identification cards and badges, […]
Whether you are a fan of history or sports, or you simply enjoy stories of courage and inspiration, Art Williams is a name you should know. More than fifty years after taking the field, portions of Arts’ incredible story have recently garnered significant accolades. A related news segment received a Daytime Emmy Award, the book Unbelievable! […]
