The NAACP and 74 advocacy groups urged Congress to hold ICE and DHS accountable amid allegations of racial profiling and violence, and multiple polls reveal a...
Norfolk officials and residents unveiled a historic marker at the Attucks Theatre, recognizing its 107-year legacy as a cornerstone of Black history, culture, and community preservation....
By Dr. Cliff Hayes Delegate Virginia General Assembly Recently, I asked Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue, Blythe Scott, about technology trends. She immediately pointed out to...
The Urban League of Hampton Roads marked its 42nd Regional MLK Community Celebration at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, drawing 1,400 guests and featuring a surprise...
Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat months before Rosa Parks and later helped end bus segregation through the courts, has died at...
Virginia made history as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as its first female governor, joined by groundbreaking leaders and a packed inaugural celebration celebrating progress and...
A record 37-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus leads a Democratic majority in the 164th General Assembly, advancing reproductive rights, voting reforms, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting....
The Hampton Roads American Heart Association hosted its third annual Women in Media Luncheon at Norfolk’s Slover Library, uniting influential communicators to spotlight women’s cardiovascular health...
This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down how one-level opening bids communicate point strength, suit length, and questions to a partner, while highlighting recent winners and upcoming...
Women across generations gathered in Portsmouth for A Room Full of Sisters, a powerful program blending faith, wellness, reflection, and cultural grounding to affirm sisterhood, self-worth,...
Strong fundraising starts with stronger relationships. Nonprofit leaders are encouraged to rethink how they engage board members, shifting from obligation and blame to collaboration, communication, and...
By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking up the mantle he left behind....
As Roanoke considers an apology and a proposed reparations fund for the destruction of Black neighborhoods like Gainsboro, critics warn that words without financial redress risk...
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration enforcement officer has ignited national outrage, exposing a dangerous expansion of state power, the erosion of constitutional...
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.
