A new partnership between Tubi and the HBCU First Look Film Festival is bringing 100 films by HBCU students and alumni to a free streaming channel,...
Long before GPS guided millions, Gladys West’s mathematical precision made it possible. The Virginia-born Navy mathematician reshaped modern navigation, proving that quiet genius can transform the...
After 34 years of bold, community-driven journalism, the Richmond Free Press has published its final edition. Founded by Raymond H. Boone Sr., the newspaper reshaped public...
At 100 years old, Dr. Grady James continues to stand as a towering figure in Black journalism, shaping generations of media professionals at Norfolk State University...
The Honorable Florine R. Clarke, a trailblazing civic leader and the first African American woman to serve on the Chesapeake City Council, has passed at 96,...
As midterms approach, renewed GOP backing of the SAVE America Act and talk of deploying ICE or even troops to polling sites have ignited fierce debate...
Women United of South Hampton Roads marks 15 years of its Stone Soup volunteer tradition, uniting more than 180 women to fight food insecurity, assemble hundreds...
As uncertainty defines 2026, nonprofit board members must step up their fundraising leadership, from making meaningful personal gifts to actively supporting donor relationships, strengthening strategy, and...
Virginia Union University will commemorate 100 years of Black history observance with Still Rising, a powerful centennial musical blending gospel, spoken word, and storytelling to trace...
Aspire Art Gallery in Norfolk marks 100 years of Black history with youth poetry, music, and powerful artist talks, spotlighting African American life and creativity across...
As Booker T. Washington High School’s Class of 1966 marks its 60th anniversary, the groundbreaking career of Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields stands as a powerful reminder...
As political extremism corrodes American public life, this commentary spotlights faith leaders who are reclaiming moral courage, risking arrest, and physically standing between state power and...
Drawing on the brutal legacy of lynching in America, this searing commentary argues that the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good demand a moral response,...
The 2026 Grammy Awards ushered in Black History Month while spotlighting Michael Jackson’s enduring legacy and the highly anticipated biopic “Michael,” starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson...
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.
