by Jennifer Roberts A school seems like an odd place for students to have to do battle. After all, school should be a place that is emotionally safe for students. But for some of Prince William County’s Schools Black students, this is not the reality. Instead of their schools being welcoming, supportive environments, some students […]
by Josh Levi, president of the Data Center Coalition When it comes to the future of data centers in the commonwealth, some of the recent public conversation has centered on whether and how much the industry impacts the environment. Often, a narrow focus is placed on the amount of electricity consumed by data centers; it is significant, […]
From proposed changes in Virginia’s history and social science curriculums, to potential legislation that could disproportionately affect students of color, Black parents are beginning to take action. They’re starting to remove their children from public schools, deciding that enough is enough. Although many students are now making their voices heard on the issues they face, […]
Meet Cheryl Brown and her 8-year-old granddaughter, Skye, the founders of Skye Monroe Skincare, a Black-owned brand that has been described as “the best natural skincare for kids on the market.” Their company focuses on providing quality beauty products formulated with nature and science to help kids, teens, and tweens to develop good skin care habits […]
Ebenezer Baptist Church, one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in eastern Prince William County, recently observed the 140th anniversary of its 1883 founding in Woodbridge. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has recognized and commended Ebenezer Baptist Church on reaching this historic milestone. Since its founding, Ebenezer Baptist Church has weathered many turbulent […]
“Set your goals high, and don’t stop til you get there,” Bo Jackson If there’s one thing that Vincent “Bo” Jackson knew, it was how to compete at the highest level on the gridiron. That’s exactly what the Northern Virginia Rampage semi-professional football team plans to do as another year is upon us. Despite the […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday to initiate amendments to the Design Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) and zoning ordinance to address any impacts data centers might have on the community. The Board also amended the Noise Ordinance as part of the County Code to remove the commercial HVAC exemption from […]
by Marguerite Bailey Young Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending President Biden’s State of the Union Address as Senator Mark Warner’s guest. It’s clear to me, after listening to the President’s speech, that the American people have a lot to celebrate. To put it simply, millions of Americans like me are saving […]
Last Monday, several students throughout the area let their voices be heard as they led a Youth Empowerment Town Hall in Dumfries. During the town hall, Forest Park High School SCA Vice President Chance Williams announced that the school will host a Multicultural Night this Friday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Similar to the town hall, […]
The Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation is proud to announce that its newly updated African American History Trail is now open. Previously only online, the African American History Trail is now more accessible, with wayfinding signs at each of the 20 stops where visitors can not only read about the historical locations, but they can […]
