Festivities and Voter Registration
June 19, 2026
Prince William County Government
Join PW residents June 19, 2026, at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA. Celebrate Black Renaissance: Leading the Path Forward. The festival highlights a powerful era of creativity, leadership, and cultural expression, honoring the legacy of the past while uplifting the voices, talent, and vision shaping the future. Don’t miss it!
- Voter Registration – NAACP & First Baptist Church
- WPGC Live Main Stage Performance feature EU Band
- DJ Cash and DJ Jiggaman Comedian Doug Scott
- Meet Community Leaders and County Supervisors
- Local Vendors, Food Trucks, Art
- Youth Engagement in the Harlem Sparks Zone
City of Alexandria Memorial Celebration
The western half of the cemetery was used first and was divided into family lots with relatives being buried together. The other half shows a pattern of burials in sequence of when people died. Records suggest over 2,000 peoplemay have been buried at Douglass, yet fewer than 700 grave markers are
visible today.
In recent years, the City of Alexandria, as well as Douglass’ neighbors including Old Town Village, have stepped in to assist caring for the cemetery. The Social Responsibility Group and the Friends of Douglass
Cemetery have worked diligently to raise awareness of the significance of the cemetery and the preservation issues.Some markers have fallen over or sunk into the ground, but many burials may have been originally marked with only an impermanent wooden marker, or with no marker at all. Last known burial at Douglass was in 1975. While the cemetery is no longer managed or maintained by the association, it has not been forgotten by the friends and families of those buried here.
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2025 Alexandria Living Legends of Honored
Walking among us are those whose footprints stand the test of time. The Living Legends of Alexandria, VA were recognized for their impact on the community-at-large at the annual award ceremony at majestic George Washington National Masonic Memorial auditorium. Each of the 2025 honoree’s impactful contributions were chronicled: Mary Lee Anderson, Ana Bonilla-Galdamez, Gerald File, Charlotte Hall, Iburia Hall-Haynes, Ph.D., Noah Lyles the Olympic champion, David Mercer, Robyn Nichols, Patrick O’Brien, Kitty Porterfield, Adrienne Terrell Washington & Gerald Wanzer. After the main event November 12, admiration was showered on the new and prior years Living Legends at a reception by the hosting organization Living Legends of Alexandria.
Abstract source: celebratingourown.com: Started in 2006 and incorporated in 2007, Living Legends of Alexandria was started under the framework that “Living Legends of Alexandria” will chronicle in words and photographs the people whose vision and energy in their everyday and special activities have made, and continue to make substantial contributions to the unique personality and quality of life in Alexandria. Through our annual Legend selection, we not only recognize the “Legends” currently in our midst but also create a resource for future Alexandrians. The resource will create awareness of, understanding, and inspiration to residents through the vision and work of those who created the structural and cultural landscape they enjoy. Living Legends of Alexandria is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
As a follow up to the City of Alexandria’s celebration, the “Celebrating Our Own Living Legends” was created to honor three Legends in the Oakland Baptist Church and two additional Legends in the broader community. The “Celebrating Our Own Living Legends” event took place on November 15, 2025, honoring members of Oakland Baptist Church and the surrounding community who have made remarkable contributions to its legacy and growth.
Hosted by EBH & T Associates in partnership with Oakland Baptist Church, the celebration featured memorable highlights, including a performance by internationally acclaimed vocalist Mrs. Janine Gilbert-Carter.
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Aging Gracefully Expo 2025
Fall’s cooler temps ushered free community events in the area. At Manassas Mall, the Aging Gracefully Expo hosted by Prince William Chamber of Commerce was a 2-hour event packed with free opportunities and wellness resources. Valuable resources and a plethora of services tailored to enrich the lives of seniors. Health services, lifestyle support, and community programs, this was an excellent opportunity to learn and connect in a festive environment.
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Recent Events and Resources
Our advocates serve as liaisons to connect individuals with affordable health care access and enable them to make informed decisions on residential living options. Through resources, information sharing and collaboration with partners, we promote and advocate for appropriate interventions aimed at improving health and residential outcomes for underserved populations.
Wellness Fair 2025
AFCA’s exhibit a the wellness event June 7 at James Lee Community Center in Falls Church. Festivities hosted by Northern Virginia Section of National Council of Negro Women.
Housing Expo 2024
Hundreds of visitors traveled for free housing exhibits at the annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo. The public showcase March 24, 2024 featured a wealth of Information, resources, education, workshops and individual counseling sessions were available for visitors throughout the area. Novahousingexpo.org makes it easy to navigate through the 30+ exhibits with color codes. Visit Advocates exhibit and the full exhibit hall using gold tabs below. Hosting location changes each year, but this year’s host was extremely gracious and accommodating under challenging circumstances of springtime downpours. A big thanks to Prince William County’s Colgan High School in Woodbridge, VA.
The Fairfax County Health Department and Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation hosted a community celebration at James Lee Community Center, Annandale in September. Health and African American history have long been dependent on each other. Read more
Voices on The Color of Care
September, 2022
Faced with an unexpected health crisis, many Americans quickly discover that quality of care and likelihood of recovery from illness can vary greatly. Those experiencing a gap in health coverage from employer, or lack of health insurance for other reasons, sometimes rely on an emergency room visit when health issues arise. Life without health coverage may feel like living on a cliff.
Adult health coverage was recently expanded for uninsured in Virginia. See details of Expanded Adult Health Care in Virginia under tab Adapting Beyond COVID. Other initiatives to improve health health equity for those lacking the safety net of insurance coverage are being explored nationwide.
A new documentary The Color of Care, produced by Harpo Studios takes an in-depth look at health care disparities in the United States. Viewings available Thursdays through September 29. Free admission courtesy of the producer and Smithsonian TV. Select a date here.
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More on past events and archived resources.
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