Virginia Natural Gas President & CEO Shannon O. Pierce will chair the 2026 Hampton Roads Heart Ball, leading community efforts to expand equitable health, support research...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. argues that in a future powered by AI, success will depend not on outcomputing machines, but on deep human skills — empathy,...
Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, who led a national boycott of Target over rollback of DEI commitments, will deliver the keynote address for Portsmouth NAACP’s 76th...
Virginia Beach voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to embed the 10-1 district-based plan into the city charter or revert to a modified 7-3-1 system —...
Black BRAND will celebrate its 10th Anniversary Black Diamond Weekend, Nov. 13-15 in Hampton Roads, bringing entrepreneurs, community leaders, and business experts together for networking, growth,...
Family, friends, and community gathered at Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth for a heartfelt celebration of Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, honoring his faith, career, and legacy of...
Howard University Museum’s exhibit “Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival” showcases over 40 Gordon Parks photos and artifacts capturing sacred Black spaces, faith, and resilience across...
A new Quinnipiac poll reveals nearly 8 in 10 Americans believe the nation is in a political crisis, with rising fears of violence, threats to free...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are preparing students to lead in Artificial Intelligence by integrating AI into curricula, fostering industry partnerships, and emphasizing ethics. #HBCU #ArtificialIntelligence...
Assata Shakur, revolutionary, poet, and symbol of Black liberation, is remembered for her struggle, sacrifice, and words that continue to inspire freedom movements worldwide. #AssataShakur #BlackLiberation...
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.
