Democrats were not able to elect the first African American Governor of Florida, Georgia or Maryland despite presenting well for Candidates Ben Jealous (Maryland), Andrew Gillum...
Originally called Armistice Day in 1918 after the end of WWI, America began in 1954 to observe Veterans Day to recognize the service of individuals who...
NORFOLK The Hampton Roads Workforce Council (formerly Opportunity Inc.) was awarded a 2018 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation. The SunTrust...
Neither buses nor social media existed in 1869 when the 15th Amendment became law; but people of color managed to get to the polls since more...
When Tommy R. Bennett first signed up for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2012, he appreciated having access to healthcare but the cost was disturbing....
What is this year’s midterm election about? President Trump wants it to be about him, stumping the country saying that he’s on the ballot. Or that...
HAMPTON ROADS Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, was in Hampton Roads to stump for Elaine Luria, running for Congress in Virginia’s...
After years of preclearance and expansion of voting access, by 2013 African-American registration and turnout rates had finally reached near-parity with white registration and turnout rates....
When the National Football League invited Rihanna to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl, the 9-time Grammy winner and Fenty business mogul took a knee. Reportedly,...
Earlier this year, powered by her non-profit, Clever Communities in Action (CCIA), Starr Armstrong launched the Razor Sharp Readers program, using urban barber shops to provide...
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.
