On Friday, February 9th, a vibrant local community of over 100 spirited Seton students, teachers, and staff came together to spread joy and appreciation at the Night to Shine event hosted in the Parish Activities Center at All Saints Catholic Church. This enchanting evening, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation as part of the ‘2024 […]
by Bridget Bell In ancient Celtic culture, for centuries there existed a religious rite called the Banais Ríghi in which the king married the Goddess Sovereignty, who was the guardian and protector of the land, the spirit of the Earth itself, the anima mundi, known to be the animating force of nature. She carried the […]
This is a question that Black communities have tried to answer for millennia, with no clear answer in sight. According to the American Journal of Public Health, major depression is most prevalent in Hispanic (10.8%) and Black (8.9%) of communities, with escalating numbers of anxiety growing in AAPI communities (17.21%) in 2020. There are several […]
Have you, as a parent, been ignorant of, confused, misinformed, saddened or outraged by America’s abuse of black people? Have you been wondering quietly to yourself or out loud to a group of trusted friends and family, “How did unarmed George Floyd get murdered by a police officer in broad daylight?” “Why was unarmed Breonna […]
On Tuesday, the Prince William County government announced the Prince William County 5k Walk For Mental Health Awareness and invited members of the community to participate in the event on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Prince William County has decided to honor the occasion with a […]
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. […]
In 2021, PW Perspective partnered with DMV Business Crossing Network (BCN) to recognize businesses in the area for their achievements during the year. Understanding the challenge that the pandemic has placed on many businesses, we wanted to highlight a few that are staying strong and dedicated to enhancing the community during these times. Our goal […]
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 […]
Liletta Harlem of My Natural Me, has created a membership network for small business owners and entrepreneurs called, Business Crossing Network (BCN). Under the same mantra as My Natural Me, which is to create spaces and opportunities for people to feel honored, empowered, and refreshed, BCN endeavors to help entrepreneurs have the resources, network, training, […]
Yesterday the Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted to approve Peter Newsham as its newest Chief of Police. The PW Perspective discussed the tenure of the soon-to-be-former Chief of the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department who will succeed the county’s outgoing Chief, Barry Bernard, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Since the announcement, […]
