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 […]
As Juneteenth approaches on June 19th the VA Black Business Directory is starting the Black Business Census in the following areas: Caroline County, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County and the Town of Dumfries. According to its website (https://www.myblackbusinesscensus.com/) black owned businesses are an important part of the community letting its voice be heard and that […]
The Civil War ended over one-hundred-fifty years ago. It’s time for those who are still fighting for their dead cause to finally surrender. This week has seen not one or two, but three crushing blows to the racist cause of the Confederacy. First, Governor Northam brought down the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee […]
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 […]
As the nation continues to heal from a tragedy and protests call out for justice, leaders throughout the county are stepping up to create solutions with the focus on systemic change. Yesterday several officials met on a virtual forum hosted by the PW Perspective to discuss what actions can be taken within the Prince William […]
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 […]
Over the past few weeks Prince William County has seen a shift, first by promoting new members to the Jail Board Committee, leading to the potential overturn of the controversial 287(g) policy, which has led to unjust deportations of immigrants within the county. On Friday the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy met on a virtual […]
Earlier this week the PW Perspective covered the recently racially motivated incidents in Central Park, NY and Minneapolis. As local community leaders come together next week to address issues within the area, Anonymous List For Change is campaigning for Virginia’s leaders to amend the law in which false police reports are classified. Under the authority […]
Mayor Derrick Wood of Dumfries will host an interactive forum next week titled “A Conversation with Black Men about Being Black in 2020.” This event comes as the nation witnessed yet another tragic murder of a black man at the hands of a policeman, this time in Minneapolis, earlier this week. The two-night event will […]
