by John Reid On a hot, beautiful summer day, the citizens of Manassas were treated to a living historical dedication of the Manassas Industrial School this past Saturday. Presented by the Manassas Museum, located at the Jennie Dean Memorial site off of Wellington Road, the dedication ceremony featured a welcome by Ms. Jennie Dean (played […]
by Liletta Harlem Caring for a loved one with dementia presents numerous challenges, especially when striving to provide the necessary care while allowing them to age in the comfort of their own home. In the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, caregivers face unique financial, emotional, and logistical struggles. However, there is a beacon of hope […]
by John Reid As a new academic year commences in Prince William County, there is a sense of optimism among numerous parents who eagerly equip their children for a journey of educational growth. Yet, for Black parents, a myriad of concerns loom large. In the previous year, the PW Perspective engaged with parents who made […]
Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five who is also the founder and CEO of Rose Maternity Co., is thrilled to launch an innovative, patent-pending product to help new moms recover after childbirth. Its called the RoseRelief™ Postpartum Recovery Undergarment and its designed to support and empower new moms during their postpartum journey, allowing […]
At the beginning of WWII, U.S. War Department leaders did not believe that African American soldiers were up to the task of flying airplanes, but President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought otherwise and ordered the U.S. Army Air Corps to train African American soldiers to fly. By 1942, the first class of African American cadets graduated […]
Prince William County-August 2023– We are thrilled to announce the exciting rebranding of our digital news hub, dedicated to becoming a beacon of empowerment and positive change within our community. With a renewed focus on solutions, partnerships, and community advocacy, we are committed to addressing the most pressing issues that our community faces. In this […]
Calvin D. Lawrence, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, is a Distinguished Engineer who has been working at IBM for the past 25 years. In his new book, Hidden in White Sight: How AI Empowers and Deepens Systemic Racism, he reveals startling evidence of the technology used by policing and judicial systems that contain in-built biases […]
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a presentation the Neighborhood Watch program on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer. The free presentation will be at Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge (22192). For more […]
Dr. Frederick Covington, a professor at Howard University, proudly presents his latest tour de force, Gifted and Black: 365 Days of Black History. Unveiling a unique and empowering concept, this meticulously crafted book challenges the conventional narratives and brings to light the extraordinary contributions of Black individuals who have shaped history. With its daily dose of […]
by Liletta Harlem The Virginia Black Business Annual Expo of 2023 brought together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders, igniting conversations that revolved around empowerment, branding, marketing, and the exchange of knowledge. The conference had 150+ Black-owned vendors and shared business and community tips for entrepreneurs. A number of youths were excited […]
