The 2025 Black Men Rock Image Awards & Scholarship Ball celebrated visionary honorees and uplifted students through scholarship support at the Bridgerton-themed gala hosted by Faithwalk...
Virginia Tech’s decision to dissolve the Ujima living-learning community at the end of the 2025-26 academic year has left Black students lamenting the loss of a...
In “A Great Generation,” Dr. Wornie Reed reflects on the courage of the people who joined the 1961 Freedom Rides — black and white alike —...
Every year from December 26 to January 1, families light the kinara, reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and recommit to values — from unity...
Virginia’s tax code must evolve with the digital economy. Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. explains how closing the Emerging Markets Digital Fair Share Gap will ensure high-value...
This holiday season, starting a conversation about family medical history can be more than a tradition — it can be lifesaving. Knowing your family's patterns of...
Pamela A. Smith, the first Black woman to permanently lead the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, announced she will resign effective December 31, 2025 — bringing to...
From the early 1900s through the mid-20th century, Norfolk’s Black-owned hotels formed the backbone of the Church Street business district, offering safety, dignity, and opportunity during...
The attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have never been solely about cost or coverage — race has always been under the surface. From its...
Starting in 2026, the National Park Service will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth — two holidays that honor...
Wicked: For Good brings the beloved musical’s final chapter to life with dazzling visuals, top-tier performances, and emotional depth — even if newcomers may struggle at...
New research from Mass General Brigham and Harvard Health Publishing reveals that leading diabetes drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer early, powerful protection against heart disease,...
Suffolk’s S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation will host its 12th Annual MLK Day of Service on January 19, 2026, uniting residents, leaders, and educators to honor...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is unveiling “Giants,” an exhibition drawn from the personal collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz — featuring...
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.
