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 […]
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 […]
Last Saturday, Manassas became the epicenter of the protests within the Commonwealth, as what was meant to be peaceful became anything but that. Yesterday, the community came together in solidarity at Baldwin Park as both police and protesters spoke on taking steps in what was known as the ‘What’s Next?’ rally. Organized in only four […]
Throughout this week the world has laid witness to several protests of police brutality and systemic racism leading to the death of too many black men, women and in the transgender community. On Friday it was time for the town of Dumfries to let their voices be heard as a peaceful demonstration was held at […]
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to host a forum with several leaders in the black and brown communities about what has led to the division in this country, as well as the resulting protests. It was an incredible two nights of open discussion as to what the community can and should do going […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) approved a directive proposed by Supervisor Margaret Franklin (D-Woodbridge) on Tuesday night to create a Cultural Diversity Commission. The formation of this commission comes after peaceful protesters, including Delegate Lee Carter (D-Manassas), had tear gas fired at them by Virginia State Police. “We need a platform to […]
On Monday, the agenda for today’s Prince William Board of County Supervisor (BOCS) meeting became public, and one item on the agenda is especially troubling. After last month’s Jail Board appointments, Supervisor Jeanine Lawson (R-Brentsville) proposed removing County Executive Chris Martino from the Jail Board to replace him with Supervisor Yesli Vega. There is no […]
Last week, the PW Perspective reported on the peaceful demonstration that took place at Potomac Mills and the protests in Manassas where Delegate Lee Carter was attacked by state police. This article takes a look at what has been happening in neighboring communities. Video was recorded in all three locations, however, the PW Perspective has […]
Last night the nation saw an explosion of anger throughout its most populous cities, and it even took place on a local level, as Manassas was caught in the crosshairs between the citizens and police as protests continue over the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a policeman. Today in the […]
It feels like Black people were running for their lives from racist terror only to run into the murderous face of COVID-19, only to start running for their lives from COVID-19 only to run into the murderous face of racist terror. — Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 26, 2020 When will it stop? When […]
