Black America is celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, whose Creole and Haitian lineage traces back to New Orleans’ 7th Ward, marking a historic moment...
High-profile Black women like Susan L. Taylor, Alicia Keys, and Simone Biles are shattering stigma by sharing how they battled and beat depression, helping others find...
Seven exceptional individuals will be inducted into the VIA Heritage Association Hall of Fame on June 20 in Charlottesville, celebrating achievements in athletics, education, and leadership...
The BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center, a new 20,000-square-foot mental health facility in Hampton, honors the late Sheriff Billy Joe Roberts, whose estate helped fund the...
Virginia Union University hosted a powerful summit that brought together over 250 educators to tackle systemic inequities and the ongoing erosion of diversity efforts in education,...
Virginia Union University hosted a powerful summit that brought together over 250 educators to tackle systemic inequities and the ongoing erosion of diversity efforts in education,...
After suffering a public health scare, Bishop T.D. Jakes officially announced his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts will succeed him as senior...
Nearly 80 years after their vital service in World War II, the all-Black, all-female 6888th Battalion has finally received the Congressional Gold Medal, honoring their extraordinary...
Rev. Dr. William Barber II and two clergy members were arrested in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda after peacefully praying to protest the federal budget’s impact on...
Marvin Tupper Jones will explore the legacy of the Juneteenth Soldiers—USCT members who fought for freedom and justice during the Civil War—during a virtual event hosted...
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.
