Norfolk will welcome musicians, educators, and performers from across the nation as the National Association of Negro Musicians celebrates 105 years with its 2026 National Convention,...
Norfolk baseball pioneer Sam Allen returned to Kansas City to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the Royals' Salute to the Negro Leagues Day, celebrating a...
Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on her military service, public leadership, and decision to seek another term representing Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in this first installment...
A new Museum of Black Women Innovators is set to open in Portsmouth, Virginia, celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of 250 African-American women whose inventions, leadership, and...
Doctors across the United States are reporting a troubling rise in vaccine-preventable childhood illnesses, including measles, whooping cough, rotavirus, and bacterial pneumonia, as declining vaccination rates...
Three graduates of Detroit's Cass Technical High School are headed to MIT, Princeton, and Dartmouth, demonstrating how academic excellence, community support, and determination are opening doors...
Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the devoted wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan for more than seven decades, has died at age 90, leaving behind...
Dr. Wornie Reed examines the life and legacy of Crispus Attucks, the man widely recognized as the first American to die in the struggle for independence,...
Norfolk State University's first First Lady, Evelyn Brooks, celebrates her 100th birthday, reflecting on a lifetime of service, education, faith, and the remarkable legacy she and...
As America marks its 250th anniversary, Ben Jealous argues that the nation's founding story remains incomplete without recognizing the Black, Native, female, and working-class patriots whose...
Mrs. Marian Todd Reid, beloved educator, church leader, and widow of former New Journal and Guide Publisher Dr. Milton A. Reid, passed away at age 96,...
This Bookworm Review highlights two powerful books examining healthcare disparities affecting African Americans. Authors Nicole Carr and Dr. Kemi Doll explore systemic barriers, medical racism, and...
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a landmark package of sickle cell legislation, including the Queen Candis Act, establishing new education, awareness, and coordinated-care initiatives designed to improve...
The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation celebrated its Sixth Annual Scholarship Luncheon by awarding scholarships to local students and raising awareness about sickle cell disease through a keynote...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
