State Senator Jennifer McClellan announced her for Virginia governor on Thursday, running to be elected as the first Black woman to serve as governor in American history. McClellan (D-Richmond) is the second Black woman to begin campaigning for governor of Virginia after Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy launched her campaign last month. “I come from a […]
Yesterday the McCoart Building hosted a unified voice of the black and brown communities as they came together for the Black Lives Matter rally in Woodbridge. Led by Aeshah Sheikh, in conjunction with CASA, it was an amalgamation of generational voices, all shouting “Black Lives Matter,” and “Si Se Puede.” A multitude of signs were […]
Sometimes, destiny and circumstances blend just perfectly, and in the case of Damon Cunningham, both arrived during the course of unprecedented history. Along with his co-host Alisa Middleton, they recently created the weekly podcast “Two Mics Up,” which discusses current events, pop culture and politics. Their purpose, to educate, empower and impact the community with […]
In the wake of worldwide protests over the George Floyd murder the nation has seen a myriad of symbolic changes, and none more so than here in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Last week it was discussed how Governor Ralph Northam and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney voted to remove the statues of Confederate leaders in Richmond […]
Earlier this week the Prince William County School Board passed historic climate legislation. The passing of Action 21.02 not only officially recognizes the threat of climate change but focuses on developing netzero schools and replacing fossil fuel buses with electric buses among other changes. In addition to the climate resolution, two other resolutions were unanimously […]
Throughout the past few weeks, the Northern Virginia area has become an epicenter of protests for change. Whether it was in Manassas, Dumfries and more recently Montclair, people are letting their voices be heard as the globe is standing up for racial justice after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Aubrey. Tomorrow […]
Woodbridge, VA- The moms’ climate group Mothers Out Front (MOF) Prince William County celebrated the approval of the boldest climate resolution ever passed by a local Prince William authority. The resolution, which was drafted with significant input over the course of the year from MOF, the Greater Prince William Climate Action Network (GPWCAN) and youth […]
Last month, the PW Perspective discussed the connection between the growing threat of climate change and systemic racism. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on the Black community, the National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN) has reignited its commitment to improving the lives of Black people and addressing the racism that […]
The Prince William County Government announced in a press release on Wednesday that they will begin offering in person and online library services beginning on Monday, June 15, 2020. According to their statement, officials have put measures in place to protect employees and the public when conducting business, and they are taking public health and […]
Ann Wheeler, Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) and Dr. Babur Lateef, Chair of the Prince William County School Board held a virtual event on Tuesday in order to connect with and hear from local students. The event, titled “PWC Youth in Conversation with the Chairs”, featured Wheeler and Lateef speaking […]
