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...
BALTIMORE/ACCRA NAACP President Derrick Johnson traveled to Ghana in early December to meet with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in support of the upcoming ‘Year of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. Norfolk Mayor Kenneth C. Alexander (front left) was among city leaders from across the nation attending the executive order signing on Dec. 12 at...
NORFOLK/NJG To observe the centennial of the first commercial theater developed and built by African-Americans in Hampton Roads, the City of Norfolk has planned a year-long...
NORFOLK The Norfolk State University (NSU) faculty, staff and students and the family of the NSU Theatre Department and the Virginia Stage Company (VSC) recently announced the...
NORFOLK NFL Player Don Carey’s Reech Foundation partnering with Charles Black of 95.7 R&B hosted a Clothes and Toy Drive on Dec. 15. Donations were distributed at MP...
WASHINGTON, D.C. New Senate-commissioned reports show Russia specifically targeted African-Americans on social media during the 2016 Presidential election. Russian efforts included discouraging Blacks from going to...
Walt Disney was not describing the main character in Dale Jordan’s new children’s book when he said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing...
HAMPTON ROADS Among the many groups to organize toy drives and Christmas gifting parties for children in Hampton Roads were the Norfolk Police Department and NFL...
NORFOLK The Blyden Library held its annual Holiday Celebration on Dec. 15 with a program featuring the Harambe Theatre dancers and African storytelling. It was followed...
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.
