The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration enforcement officer has ignited national outrage, exposing a dangerous expansion of state power, the erosion of constitutional...
Communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, concerts, days of service, and unity events that reflect...
Virginia will inaugurate a historic Democratic leadership team as Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones take office, marking milestone firsts for women, Muslims, and African...
In this video, Lynn Jones-Turpin directly addresses false claims targeting the Jacksonville Free Press, underscoring the long-standing role of Black-owned newspapers in delivering verified reporting, community...
Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign highlighted economic justice demands that still resonate today, as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs for housing, health care, child...
Free virtual programs hosted by the Library of Virginia will explore how urban renewal and eminent domain displaced Black communities in Roanoke, Newport News, and across...
Thomas H. Watkins, founder of the New York Daily Challenge and a pioneering Black publisher, built a powerful and lasting Black press infrastructure that advanced journalism,...
As Virginia welcomes a new administration, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. outlines priorities for broadband, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital government, and workforce digital literacy to ensure equitable...
Baltimore City has announced a multi-agency partnership aimed at preventing homelessness among vulnerable families and youth, using housing vouchers, renovated units, and supportive services to address...
As the MEAC Basketball Tournament returns to Norfolk in 2026, the 54-year-old HBCU tradition shows how it has evolved—from paper tickets and platform shoes to digital...
The Hampton Roads community marked Kwanzaa with a celebration of Imani, honoring African American heritage through music, ritual, ancestral blessings, and recognition of leaders sustaining cultural...
A Virginia health advocate and two-time stroke survivor is urging lawmakers to pass the Sodium Warning Label Bill, legislation aimed at requiring restaurants to disclose high...
The arrest and court appearance of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked protests across the U.S. and abroad, exposing deep global divisions over U.S. military action,...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
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.
