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4 days ago · by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network The following is a petition to Governor Glenn Youngkin by Natasha White: “On September 15th, a horrifying incident occurred. Ekong Eshiet, out of desperation to escape continual racism and abuse, set himself on fire inside Virginia’s Red Onion prison. This desperate act was a last-resort ...
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4 days ago · The Prince William County Police Department collected 393 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held …
PW Perspective announces endorsements in three key School …
Oct 30, 2023 · PW Perspective announces endorsements in three key School Board races. October 30, 2023. by PW Perspective Editorial Board. As Virginia’s premier Anti-racist media publication, we at PW Perspective have a duty to support candidates who will bring positive change to the community. At a time when our schools and teachers are under attack from ...
What to watch for in the 2024 General Assembly - PW Perspective
Jan 10, 2024 · by Virginia Mercury There’s a new building. A new tunnel. And lots of new politicians. The Virginia General Assembly will convene in Richmond today to begin its 2024 legislative session, a 60-day work period that’s supposed to end with a new, two-year state budget. Breakthroughs on the budget and other big policy items will again
Breaking News: Prince William County Supervisors approve Digital ...
Dec 13, 2023 · On Wednesday, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the PW Digital Gateway. In a hearing that lasted more than 27 hours, and after public comments either in favor of or against the project had spoken, it was voted on in a 4-3 vote, with Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye abstaining. It will allow for 23 million square ...
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Sep 21, 2024 · by Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood Dear PW Perspective Readers, Human trafficking is a serious issue that demands our collective attention and action. It affects communities worldwide, including right here in Northern Virginia. As the Mayor of Dumfries, I am calling upon every member of our community to join us in combating this terrible crime.
Nominate a Local Champion for the Universal Human Rights Day …
4 days ago · by Prince William Human Rights Office The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is once again accepting nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards. These awards recognize people in the community who have made significant contributions in fostering equality and advancing human rights for all people in Prince William County.
How Culturally Responsive Instruction provides pathway to diverse ...
Nov 19, 2021 · “If a curriculum does not respond to a culture, then the culture won’t respond to the curriculum.” Earlier this week Prince William County School Board Member Loree Williams (Woodbridge) hosted a townhall on culturally responsive instruction, with the goal of discussing what CRI is, and how it will empower educators, staff, students and the community to become better informed about an ...
Media - PW Perspective
Jul 22, 2024 · In her groundbreaking debut novel Jaded Choyce, author Shaynuh Sloane exposes the systemic racism, sexism, and toxicity festering in many government agencies through the riveting story of Chloe Choyce, a Black single mother whose career dreams are shattered by a hostile work environment. The book cover features an image of a Black woman in ...
Our visit on the ‘Inside Scoop’ television show - PW Perspective
Apr 19, 2024 · by John Reid. Last Monday, PW Perspective Editor John Reid was a guest on the ‘Inside Scoop’ television show in Fairfax. A weekly show that looks at the issues impacting our communities, host Alpha Woolen talked about issues such as combating negative stereotypes in the media, the mission of the PW Perspective, and …