Vivian Blaize’s gripping memoir reveals the heartbreak, resilience, and triumph of a Black child passed through the foster system, showing how love and strength can still...
More than $140 million in grants have been canceled at HBCUs since March, impacting scholarships, research, and health disparity studies—signaling a growing funding crisis with real...
The NBA paid tribute to Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton during the 2025 Draft for their groundbreaking roles as the league's first Black...
Amara and Kenneth Oparaji, twin siblings and co-valedictorians of Suffolk Christian Academy’s Class of 2025, are headed to top Virginia universities after delivering inspiring commencement speeches....
Activists in all 50 states are planning "Free America Weekend" protests on July 4 to resist former President Trump’s second-term agenda and policies viewed as threats...
The forced resignation of UVA President James E. Ryan under federal pressure marks an alarming attack on academic freedom and DEI efforts in higher education, with...
HRCAP's 2025 Community Builders Awards honored eight local leaders, including NJG’s Brenda Andrews, for advancing opportunity and inspiring hope across Hampton Roads. #HRCAP2025 #CommunityBuildersAwards #HamptonRoads #MalcolmJamalWarner...
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills lit up the Hampton Coliseum with timeless soul classics during the historic Queens Tour stop at the 2025 Jazz...
In 1961, Edward Terle pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's death, but the mysterious death of James Turner—key witness and Black man—raised racial tensions and...
Fort Lee in Virginia now honors Black hero Fitz Lee, a Buffalo Soldier who earned the Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War, replacing its previous...
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.
