Juneteenth marks more than delayed freedom—it reflects the courageous efforts of Afro-Virginian soldiers and the complex, flawed path to emancipation. Dr. E. Curtis Alexander urges deeper...
Sly Stone, trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, reshaped American music with a revolutionary blend of funk, rock, and social consciousness. He leaves behind...
Karida L. Brown's The Battle for the Black Mind reveals the untold history of Black education and its ongoing fight for control, dignity, and intellectual freedom...
Hundreds of worshippers from across Norfolk gathered on May 31 to celebrate the March for Jesus 2025, uniting in praise, prayer, and joyful procession from Ruffner...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
Rev. Dr. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr., a civil rights pioneer and one of the first Black students to desegregate Lynchburg public schools, passed on May 12,...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced a $105M Trust Fund aimed at repairing the generational harm caused by the 1921 Greenwood Massacre, focusing on housing, cultural preservation,...
UniverSoul Circus brings its vibrant “Rhythm of the World” show to Norfolk June 5-22, featuring international performers, interactive fun, and a celebration of global culture. #UniverSoulCircus...
Charlie Rangel, the legendary congressman and Harlem statesman, leaves behind a powerful legacy of civil rights advocacy, urban renewal, and historic leadership that shaped Black political...
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.
