PORTSMOUTH Norfolk State University graduate Brehanna Daniels, the first African-American woman on a NASCAR pit team, will be at the Children’s Museum of Virginia on Saturday,...
Five of the NFL’s seven African-American head coaches were fired on December 31st. Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks was fired after just one season. The...
Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick has sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) demanding the agency “defer” or reject his city’s...
By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide A lot of high profile types were infants or babes in their mother’s womb when the Rev....
The Virginia General Assembly convened January 9 for its traditional short session. With the GOP holding a slender 51-49 control of the House of Delegates, and...
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide If her early staff appointments are any indication, newly elected 2nd District Congresswoman Elaine Luria is...
By Frederick H. Lowe TriceEdneyWire.com For the first time ever, two African-Americans will hold two top leadership positions at the same time in Congress, announced U.S....
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide Once upon a time, Willis Broadcasting was the largest Black-owned radio network in the nation, with...
By Marc H. Morial TriceEdneyWire.com “For too long, sentencing in our country has been overly severe and has disproportionately targeted communities of color – especially Black...
By Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) In 1986, on her award-winning “Control” album, singer-songwriter Janet Jackson asked: “What have you done for me lately?” This is...
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.
