As Reverend Jesse Jackson faces new health challenges, Ben Jealous reflects on the civil rights icon’s unmatched influence, recalling lessons of hope, diplomacy, and courage that...
Data centers — mostly invisible to everyday users — now underpin everything from streaming and telehealth to remote work and AI, but their rapid expansion raises...
Black veterans are more likely than their white counterparts to experience PTSD, yet many face cultural stigma, systemic disparities and barriers to care that hinder access...
Genius Unbroken chronicles the remarkable life of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the pioneering Black physician whose breakthroughs in blood banking and medical innovation saved countless lives,...
Booker T. Washington High School dedicated its auditorium to Samuel L. Roundtree, whose decades of mentorship and visionary direction in theatre and performing arts shaped generations...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...
Jimmy Cliff, legendary Jamaican musician and longtime contemporary of Bob Marley, passed away at 81. His six-decade career introduced reggae to the world, blending social consciousness,...
Beyond family and faith, this holiday season invites us to appreciate how technology — from virtual classrooms to telehealth and community networks — quietly strengthens connections,...
After winning a 64-seat majority in the House of Delegates and electing a Democratic governor, Virginia Democrats are poised to re-introduce legislation ranging from minimum-wage increases...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...
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.
