At Norfolk State University’s Wilder Center, sparks flew as Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in a heated Virginia governor’s debate. With fiery exchanges over...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. argues that as artificial intelligence transforms society, the companies driving this revolution must help fund worker retraining, digital equity, and oversight—ensuring no...
At Norfolk State University’s Wilder Center, sparks flew as Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears faced off in a heated Virginia governor’s debate. With fiery exchanges over...
The Virginia African American Cultural Center hosted its 6th annual Fall Festival at the future site in Lake Edward, spotlighting performances, vendors, and tribute honors for...
The Attucks Theatre’s newly launched Gallery opens with Black Voices and Visions, a stirring exhibition of forty-plus works by Hampton Roads artists that blends installation, painting,...
Facing a one-count bank fraud indictment, New York Attorney General Tish James declares she will not capitulate, as Black women and civil rights groups rally to...
In a scathing editorial, Dennis Edwards likens the Earle-Sears vs. Spanberger gubernatorial debate to a reverse minstrel show — accusing the lieutenant governor nominee of staging...
Virginia Beach native Delceno Miles has been named the 73rd First Citizen of Virginia Beach for 2025, recognizing her decades of business leadership, civic service, and...
In a highly anticipated showdown at Norfolk State University, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears clashed over abortion, taxes, and the Jay Jones text scandal — marking...
A new sign at 29th Street and Orcutt Avenue now honors former Newport News mayor Dr. McKinley Price as “Dr. McKinley Price Way,” unveiled in a...
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.
