by Jennifer Roberts I am excited that we have a variety of summer engagement opportunities coming up in our community and we have a new business in Gainesville (STEMality) to share with you. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” YOUNG ADULT EDITION by Isabel Wilkerson Community Conversation: Join the Manassas Museum, Manassas City Schools and Conversations in the Community for a […]
In January 2022, the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, partnered with the Prince William County Government to administer $10 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding by 2024. The Human Services Alliance is a nonprofit association of human services providers that aid residents. “As we move into this next phase of […]
During the next several weeks, Conversations in the Community has announced several events throughout the Northern Virginia areas: Virtual Conversation: Join our virtual conversation on Thursday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. EST“We Have Not Arrived: Apathy in the African American Community.” We will discuss the contemporary challenges of racism in social systems such as housing, education and politics […]
From day one on the campaign trail, Governor Glenn Youngkin has railed against critical race theory, and now we see his rhetoric become policy. During his campaign, Youngkin took advantage of the fact that few people understand critical race theory. With what PW Perspective has called the “New Southern Strategy,” Youngkin used critical race theory […]
By Cydny A. Neville While there are plenty of welcome conversations in Washington D.C. and Richmond regarding providing additional financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) we at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) are working to see the two publicly supported HBCUs in our Commonwealth establish a physical location in the region. […]
Several months ago, we started a series entitled As A Woman. The goal of this series was to highlight the challenges unique to women, especially women of color. As the weeks went on, the political climate changed and opinions regarding critical race theory became primary topics of conversations. During this time, a conversation with a […]
Republicans saw a number of staggering wins across Virginia on Tuesday night, leaving them in control of the Commonwealth’s executive branch and with a two-seat majority in the House of Delegates. Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin emerged victorious in a close race against his Democratic opponent, former Governor Terry McAuliffe. Governor-elect Youngkin finished the race with […]
On Wednesday, a towering and prominent statue of one of the Confederacy’s most vile leaders, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, was lifted off its pedestal where it stood for more than 130 years in Richmond, Virginia as an abominable symbol of hatred, racism, and the crimes of this nation. The statue was constructed more than […]
Voices for Virginia’s Children announced on Thursday that the organization will host its 2nd Annual Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week (RTRW) from August 22-28. The event is set to feature many experts and policy-makers including Governor Ralph Northam and Dr. Janice Underwood, Virginia’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. According to a press release, Voices […]
Last month, the PW Perspective showcased Team FanSwap and the innovative ways they are impacting the local Prince William County communities. Leading up to Thanksgiving they gave back by bringing the ‘Bless Up Truck’ at Manassas Mall to serve food for families in need. Now that the Christmas holiday is here they are doing an […]
