Trailblazers: Who are they? Part One

This is a two part series on three trail blazers who are proven leaders in the community.When you think of trailblazers, three names emerge:Vice President Kamala Harris and candidate for President of the United States, Angela Alsobrooks, County Executive in…

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Trailblazers: Who are they? Part Two

Our third trailblazer is Chair Jolene Ivey. Council Member Ivey is Chair of the Prince George’sCounty Council. At a committee hearing on October 29th , she commented that she was a caregiver to her father and understands the struggle of…

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Last Day of Early Voting in Virginia

We are less than a week away from the election. If you have not voted, you still have time to early vote. Here are the locations: Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Room 251, Fairfax, 22035 Open Google…

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National Spotlight: Interview with Rep. Abigail Spanberger

National Spotlight: Interview with Rep. Abigail Spanberger By Russell Brooks The Blue View presents Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who represents Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, in its National Spotlight feature this month. Rep. Spanberger announced last November that she is running to…

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Michelle Leete Passes

Michelle Leete, President of the NAACP passed away on January 3rd, 2024. Ricardy Anderson introduced a resolution on Thursday, January 25th which passed overwhelmingly by the School board. The resolution honors and celebrates the life of Michelle.  PROCLAMATION HONORING MICHELLE…

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Rename the Van Dorn Metro Station

Student Leads Move to Change Name of Van Dorn Metro Station By Russell Brooks Why are heroes of the “Lost Cause” still being honored in northern Virginia? Specifically, why should the Van Dorn Metro Station implicitly celebrate General Earl Van…

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National Spotlight: Interview with Joaquin Castro

National Spotlight: Interview with Joaquin Castro By Russell Brooks The BlueView inaugurates a new feature this month by focusing on a nationally-recognized Democratic Party leader. To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, theDemocrat in the spotlight is Congressman Joaquin Castro, who represents…

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ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE: SEVEN FACTS WE SHOULD KNOW

Historically, black and brown and other underserved communities across the Nation have faced environmental injustices, bearing the brunt of toxic pollution; enduring underinvestment in infrastructure and critical services; and suffering disproportionate impacts from climate change. The journey toward environmental justice…

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