Sixty-three years after Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic March on Washington speech, voting rights activists returned to the Lincoln Memorial to defend the ballot and continue...
Dolly Parton’s legacy extends beyond country music, connecting deeply with Black culture through Whitney Houston, philanthropy, literacy and a commitment to love in action. #DollyParton #WhitneyHouston...
Delegate Cliff Hayes proposes investing Virginia’s Meta settlement funds in children’s digital wellness, behavioral health, digital literacy and technology education. #MetaSettlement #VirginiaChildren #DigitalWellness #DigitalLiteracy #YouthMentalHealth #ChildrensHealth...
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger used the 2026 March on Washington to champion voting rights and announce that her administration restored voting rights to 100,000 eligible Virginians....
Marc Morial argues that African-American Studies remains essential to understanding America’s history, confronting systemic racism and preparing future leaders to protect democracy. #AfricanAmericanStudies #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMatters #HigherEducation...
Michael Jackson’s legacy takes center stage in Las Vegas as fans celebrate what would have been his 68th birthday and the continued impact of his music....
The National Museum of African American History and Culture marks its 10th anniversary with “The Reunion,” honoring its history, community and enduring impact. #NMAAHC #BlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory...
Political strategist Ashley Etienne says Democrats must rebuild trust with Black voters by investing beyond election cycles, listening to diverse communities and supporting Black-led media. #BlackVoters...
A commentary examines the significance of the USS Doris Miller and argues that preserving the aircraft carrier’s name is essential to honoring the Black sailor’s historic...
Hampton Roads Gold Star Mother Mona Gunn retraces a century-old path in France’s Sacred Soil Tour while honoring her son Cherone and America’s fallen service members....
Thousands of Black journalists, students, media executives and civic leaders gathered in Atlanta for NABJ26, confronting the future of journalism, media power and community accountability. #NABJ26...
CampusGo launches at Norfolk State University, giving NSU fans a convenient way to travel from designated parking areas to Dick Price Stadium during football and other...
Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, convicted in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, died in prison while serving a 20-year sentence. #SonyaMassey #SeanGrayson #PoliceAccountability #PoliceReform...
The 43rd Norfolk Jazz Festival weathered storms and a venue change to deliver two nights of memorable jazz performances at Scope Arena. #NorfolkJazzFestival, #NorfolkWaterfrontJazzFestival, #NorfolkVA, #HamptonRoads,...
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.
