Karen Attiah, the last full-time Black opinion columnist at The Washington Post, says she was fired over posts about Charlie Kirk, raising alarms about shrinking Black...
Authorities say Charlie Kirk’s killer was not from the “radical left” but a 22-year-old white man, Tyler Robinson, raising fresh concerns about political violence, campus security,...
With early voting underway, Democrats Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones hold leads in Virginia’s top statewide races, though recent polls show Republicans tightening margins...
At Norfolk State University’s 90th Founders Day concert, Patti LaBelle delivered a stirring performance that honored decades of perseverance, Black excellence, and community—her voice soaring, her...
Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” capital campaign is on track to exceed its $90 million goal as the institution celebrates its 90th anniversary with...
NJGPOD, the official podcast of the New Journal and Guide, amplifies Black voices while offering businesses powerful advertising opportunities through audio, video, sponsorships, and digital ads...
Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will host its 30th Annual Youth Inspirational Breakfast on Sept. 20 at the Murray Center in Norfolk,...
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashing Medicaid funding, sickle cell patients in Virginia face dangerous coverage losses and reduced access to...
Hampton University will host a Men’s Health Fair on Sept. 27 at the Proton Cancer Institute, offering free prostate screenings and education. With Black men facing...
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III defends the institution’s independence after President Trump ordered oversight of museum programming, including African-American history exhibits. Scholars and curators warn that...
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.
