Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger continues to make history in Manassas. Since becoming the first woman of color to be elected mayor, she has been on the forefront of the town’s expansion. Recently, she led the effort to purchase the Old Towne Inn property as part of the vision. She met with the PW Perspective to […]
Del. Kory’s Bill to Expand Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Fund Eligibility Passes General Assembly Unanimously RICHMOND, Va. — Delegate Kaye Kory’s HB 1419 to expand eligibility for the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Fund to descendants of Virginians who were denied a public education due to Massive Resistance has passed both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously. […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia’s colleges and universities may soon be permitted to obtain criminal histories and health records of people seen as posing a “significant” threat on campuses under legislation that recently passed both the House and Senate. The legislation, which was carried by Sen. Steve Newman, R-Bedford, and Del. Amanda Batten, R-James City, was filed in […]
by Queenie McLean Some are “single and loving it”, while others are “single and sulking”. Some marriages are flourishing and fulfilling, while others are hanging on by a thread. Regardless of where you are, rest assured, “LOVE” is available and attainable. Now, let’s explore six valuable ingredients to creating and maintaining the “HEALTHY LOVE” that […]
Carried To Full Term announced its 1st annual Women’s Conference, the “Breaking Cycles Women’s Conference 2023” taking place on March 25, 2023 at the George Mason Verizon Auditorium in Manassas, Virginia. Dedicated to empowering women to explore healing and break cycles, by helping women attend to pain and cyclical patterns created by past trauma, the […]
by Jennifer Roberts Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community will host “Listening to Our Black Boys: Why Their Voices Matter and How to Hear Them,” a virtual discussion with internationally certified listening professional, Marva Shand Mc-McIntosh on Tuesday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. EST. “This timely discussion is for parents, educators, coaches and community […]
My Natural Me, is happy to announce our new support group. We specifically designed this support group to help minority caregivers to face the unique challenges that face families of color and dementia. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including delays in diagnosis. Socioeconomic […]
We have designated February as a month to celebrate “Black” history. Often social media, schools and news will feature highlights of Black inventions to honor our history. Depending on your historical preference, an official celebration of Black History potentially started in Chicago during the summer of 1915. During that time, an alumnus of the University […]
House Bill 1461 is a discipline bill that will disproportionately impact students with disabilities, students of color, and low-income students. This legislation must be stopped. TAKE ACTION! Contact the Senators on the Education and Health Committee and TELL THEM TO VOTE NO on this dangerous bill! HB1461 will require the VA Department of Education to establish a uniform system of discipline for […]
DUMFRIES, VA – The Town of Dumfries, Mayor Wood is proud to announce a Youth Empowerment event, taking place on Monday, February 20th at 5pm at 3800 Graham Park Road. This event is hosted by the youth of Dumfries and provides an opportunity for the youth and community leaders to come together and support the […]
