Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a landmark package of sickle cell legislation, including the Queen Candis Act, establishing new education, awareness, and coordinated-care initiatives designed to improve...
The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation celebrated its Sixth Annual Scholarship Luncheon by awarding scholarships to local students and raising awareness about sickle cell disease through a keynote...
Pharmacist and healthcare advocate Dr. Janelle St. Louis reflects on her role in supporting Virginia's Queen Candis Hope for Sickle Cell Act, landmark legislation designed to...
Thousands gathered at Norfolk's waterfront as Juneteenth celebrations merged with the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest® and Sail250® Virginia, featuring music, maritime history, fireworks, Black art, and...
Norfolk activist James Rivers reflects on the struggle for voting rights, the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his concerns over recent court...
As Hampton Roads prepares to host the 111th Annual ASALH Conference in Norfolk, historian Audrey Perry Williams continues her lifelong mission of preserving African American history...
Marc H. Morial highlights the Obama Presidential Center as a model for equitable economic development, civic engagement, and community investment, arguing that the landmark project offers...
As Black Music Month 2026 is observed, the timeless anthem "Wake Up Everybody" continues to inspire social awareness and action. The song's message of justice, education,...
Eleven years after the tragic mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church, a permanent memorial honoring the Emanuel Nine is nearing completion in Charleston. The site...
Television trailblazer Jayne Kennedy headlined the inaugural Circle of Care Honors in Hampton Roads, joining three distinguished community leaders recognized for their lasting contributions to faith,...
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center following a federal court order, but tarps covering the building prevented public viewing of the change as...
The NAACP Virginia State Conference has launched Freedom Summer VA 2.0 during Juneteenth Freedom Week, aiming to educate, register, and mobilize voters across Virginia while increasing...
Publisher Brenda H. Andrews reflects on Juneteenth as more than a festival or family gathering, emphasizing its deeper meaning as Freedom Day and a reminder that...
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought with a dramatic NBA Finals victory over the Spurs, sparking citywide celebrations and earning a historic ticker-tape...
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.
