The New Chesapeake Men For Progress & Education Foundation’s 8th annual black-tie scholarship gala sold out for the third straight year, celebrating educational excellence, community mentors,...
Char Adams’ new book Black-Owned traces the revolutionary journey of Black-owned bookstores from David Ruggles’ abolitionist shop in 1834 to today’s digital literary spaces. Blending history,...
In Virginia Beach, Open Altar Ministries — led by Pastors Robert and Wendy Spady — reports food bank lines stretching a quarter-mile, with 50-80 families served...
Two new statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller now grace the Alabama Capitol grounds, honoring two trailblazing women who changed history. Sponsored by Rep. Laura...
The historic Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois—final resting place of Emmett Till—is on track to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Founded...
Across Virginia, new law and local initiatives are deploying automated speed-monitoring cameras in construction zones—fines begin after a warning period—raising key questions about enforcement fairness, revenue...
With Democrats holding at least 64 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, Speaker Don Scott says the chamber will focus on voters’ top priorities—affordable housing,...
Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, warned that hunger and unmet basic needs are blocking student learning, and criticized federal delays of SNAP benefits...
The Jazz Legacy Foundation’s 2025 concert weekend brought unforgettable performances to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, featuring top jazz and R&B stars like Will Downing, Jonathan...
The Norfolk NAACP celebrated the legacy of the Norfolk 17 during its 66th Annual Life Membership & Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring the courageous students who desegregated...
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.
