Meet the Couple Making History as First Duo to Serve as HBCU Rectors Simultaneously
They’re giving back to their alma maters in a major way! Bishop Kim W. Brown and his wife, Elder Valerie K. Brown, are the founders of K.W. International Ministries Incorporated, a Virginia-based Christian ministry that the two have been helming for over two decades. The couple are pillars in the community, hosting various faith-based leadership […]
VA Students Raise $20K to Provide Beloved Custodian With Dream Car
This is so sweet! Francis Apraku is a custodian at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Recently, he shared with some of the students that one of his dreams was to own a Jeep Wrangler one day. That’s when the scholars sprung into action. “As a challenge, we decided […]
Missy Elliott Donates $50,000 to Help Families Facing Eviction in Her Virginia Hometown
The city of Portsmouth in Virginia witnessed a heartwarming gesture from Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott on October 17. Back in 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin first recognized October 17 as Missy Elliott Day in Virginia. The inaugural day included a renaming ceremony and parade to rename McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard. And to celebrate the […]