“Once silenced by scandal and politics, Claudine Gay now warns institutions: resist coercion, defend freedom, and never surrender your values to external power.” #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation...
“Decades later, the names Addie Mae, Denise, Cynthia, and Carole still stir our conscience—murdered in a church, their lives meant to awaken a nation.” #CivilRights #NeverForget...
“When media conglomerates refuse to air a reinstated late-night show under political threat, it’s more than programming— it’s a test of whether corporate media bows to...
“Though physically caged, blind, and accused, Cosby refused to sign away his dignity—a radical act in a system built to bend Black men.” #Justice #CriminalJusticeReform #BlackDignity...
Seth Wickersham’s American Kings blends biography and history to reveal the triumphs, struggles, and cultural impact of quarterbacks from Arch Manning to Warren Moon, Andrew Luck,...
WHRO-TV is airing Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, a powerful new documentary featuring Thurgood Marshall’s own words and chronicling his fight for justice, equality, and civil...
The Hampton Roads Greenbook’s Black September campaign highlights neighborhood restaurants across the region, encouraging residents to dine local, support small businesses, and celebrate community pride. #BlackSeptember...
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he never requested National Guard troops despite Trump’s announcement, noting crime is at a 25-year low as Elon Musk’s xAI expands...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. breaks down the differences between recognition, identification, and verification in facial recognition technology, stressing why understanding these terms is crucial for privacy,...
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...
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.
