Virginia State University becomes the first HBCU to host the Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship, drawing about 3,000 students and families to compete in a...
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Williamsburg’s historic First Baptist Church is strengthening security while preserving its legacy as one of the nation’s oldest Black congregations. #BlackHistory...
In honor of National Poetry Month and the U.S. Postal Service’s release of its 49th Black Heritage Stamp, The New Journal and Guide remembers Phillis Wheatley...
The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival will bring R&B stars Keke Wyatt and Vivian Green to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, launching a new Juneteenth tradition celebrating Black music,...
After drawing an estimated 8 million participants nationwide, organizers of the No Kings Day protests are shifting focus toward sustained action, with a major May 1...
The VIA Heritage Association will honor its 11th Hall of Fame class in Charlottesville, celebrating athletes, coaches, and contributors who shaped Black high school sports during...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger appoints three Hampton Roads leaders to the Virginia Parole Board, bringing experience in criminal justice reform, reentry services, and community leadership to the...
Black physicians from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. to tackle health disparities, push policy change, and advance equity in care during the National Medical...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, empowering professionals across industries to work smarter, faster, and more strategically while redefining productivity in the digital age....
A sharp critique of U.S. foreign policy under Trump argues that aggressive, unilateral decisions—from Iran to NATO—are isolating America globally and straining long-standing alliances at a...
From humble beginnings in Portsmouth’s Lincolnsville community to leading a respected financial firm, Anthony C. Epps built a 50-year legacy helping families grow and protect generational...
ForKids’ 25th Annual Art Auction in Norfolk shattered expectations, raising more than $2 million to support families facing homelessness as community demand continues to rise. #NorfolkVA...
A powerful partnership between the Foodbank and Sentara Health is transforming lives in Hampton Roads, delivering nearly 500,000 meals while connecting healthcare and nutrition to fight...
Dining workers at Norfolk State and Virginia State are pushing to unionize, joining a growing wave of campus labor organizing across Virginia as employees demand fair...
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.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
