Sponsored by The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds There is so much on the line as the current administration is aiming to remove important initiatives our ancestors fought so hard to implement. Our inclusion, economic leverage, as well as crucial research that supports our community is all at risk. Join us on Tuesday, […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Prince William County has a unique and extensive African American history that is preserved and interpreted through its surviving buildings and many individuals who have helped shape the County’s complex past. Prince William County’s Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, […]
Nationwide — The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is thrilled to announce that enrollment for its Winter 2025 semester is now open. This self-paced online U.S. History course uniquely integrates African American and BIPOC histories, offering parents a transformative educational opportunity that fosters Ethics, Empathy, and Empowerment. The semester begins on February 17, 2025, with early […]
by Quintessa Williams, Word in Black In the first days of his second term, Donald Trump wasted no time keeping a campaign promise to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, via executive order, across federal agencies. With the stroke of a pen, he closed DEI offices, laid off staff, and rolled back attempts to level […]
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Pilot program advances to Senate Education Committee as debate heats over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions. by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students. Black students and students […]
Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, Georgia, Lori brings over 41 years of invaluable experience in federal service to this groundbreaking initiative. “Our goal with GovCon Revenue […]
On Tuesday, former 31st House Delegate Elizabeth Guzman announced on X she has launched a campaign for Virgina’s 22nd House of Delegates District. The district, which encompasses the western end of Prince William County, including Linton Hall and Nokesville, is currently represented by Republican Ian Lovejoy. Guzman, who has defeated a Republican incumbent in 2018, […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Lawmakers are pushing to delay Virginia’s revised school accountability system, claiming it was rushed and lacks clarity. On Monday, a Senate subcommittee advanced legislation to postpone the system, which was revamped by the Board of Education under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s direction to better measure school quality and student learning outcomes. […]
The following article is sponsored by Bradford Edwards LLP Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion in connection with certain antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically […]
