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...
With holiday events often centered on drinks, experts warn that overindulging can lead to serious health risks, impaired judgment, and dangerous consequences — so it’s vital...
In a historic first for HBCUs, every student at Virginia Union University will now have the opportunity to contribute to professionally published work — from undergrad...
A new study shows a startling 84 percent of teens describe the news media as “fake,” “chaotic,” or “lies,” while only 9 percent use positive words...
As Reverend Jesse Jackson faces new health challenges, Ben Jealous reflects on the civil rights icon’s unmatched influence, recalling lessons of hope, diplomacy, and courage that...
Data centers — mostly invisible to everyday users — now underpin everything from streaming and telehealth to remote work and AI, but their rapid expansion raises...
From the early 1900s through the 1950s, family-owned Black hotels like the Wheaton Hotel and the Tatum Inn provided essential lodging, community, and economic opportunity in...
Black veterans are more likely than their white counterparts to experience PTSD, yet many face cultural stigma, systemic disparities and barriers to care that hinder access...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped established political, business and community figures — including a leading Black Chamber of Commerce president — for her transition team, signaling...
Roxanne Brown will make history on March 1, 2026, as the first Black person and the first woman ever elected international president of the United Steelworkers,...
For the first time in more than three decades, the U.S. government quietly chose not to observe World AIDS Day, instructing agencies to avoid public messaging....
Genius Unbroken chronicles the remarkable life of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the pioneering Black physician whose breakthroughs in blood banking and medical innovation saved countless lives,...
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.
