In every movie, there are background players—extras and bit actors that breathe life and realism into a scene. They make it believable, and enjoyable. Not only was Albert J. Williams an actor on some of the most notable soap operas, TV series, and movies of all time (All My Children, One Life to Live, The […]
Kieaira Francis, founder and CEO of Big Sisters/Sisterhood, an online women’s clothing store centered on female empowerment and giving back, has now officially been certified by the U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. First launching in April 2021, Big Sisters/Sisterhood is an online store that aims to increase confidence and self-empowerment through its creative clothing designs. Donating 10% […]
by DiNamic McCollough The Art of Communication Keep it open and honest Respectful in earnest Do your best To be considerate and humble Conflict does not mean a rumble Of fistacuffs or words See it would be absurd To think You can shrink Someone down to size Because your emotions Might capsize— It is imperative […]
By Liletta Harlem SOLOMON CARTER FULLER (1872-1953) Did you know… One of the first pioneers in dementia research was a Black man from Liberia? Solomon Carter Fuller, an early 20th century psychiatrist, researcher, and medical educator, was born on August 11, 1872 in Monrovia, Liberia. His parents, Solomon C. and Anna Ursilla (James) Fuller, were […]
62% of VA Voters believe lawmakers should not cut taxes, because cuts would harm the quality of state services, make Virginia less competitive Richmond, VA — The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and Data for Progress released new data yesterday showing that 80% of Virginians overwhelmingly believe that the wealthy and profitable corporations are not […]
by Virginia Mercury With drug overdoses now the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, lawmakers and experts agree solutions are needed to address the devastation caused by fentanyl, the drug involved in more than three-quarters of those deaths. “Fentanyl is killing more Virginians than gun crimes and traffic accidents together,” said […]
Idris O’Connor officially announced his candidacy for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the Coles District. “As the Chair of the Cooperative Council of Ministries (CCOM), I have worked tirelessly to help and to connect our neighbors in need of meals, emergency short-term housing, and referrals to wrap-around services. Now, I am ready […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Collective PAC – the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government – congratulates State Senator Jennifer McClellan on her historic special election victory becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives. Founders of […]
Dumfries hosts a Youth-led Empowerment Town Hall to address issues The Youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow – Nelson Mandela It is often said that children are to be seen and not heard. Earlier this evening in Dumfries, they gave several youths the opportunity to let their voices be heard as they hosted […]
Yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won the Pulitzer Prize for her best-selling book “The 1619 Project,” which details the abhorrent history of slavery in America. Since the book was first published in New York Times Magazine in 2019, it has opened the eyes to many of the horrors of […]
