A record 37-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus leads a Democratic majority in the 164th General Assembly, advancing reproductive rights, voting reforms, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting....
The Hampton Roads American Heart Association hosted its third annual Women in Media Luncheon at Norfolk’s Slover Library, uniting influential communicators to spotlight women’s cardiovascular health...
This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down how one-level opening bids communicate point strength, suit length, and questions to a partner, while highlighting recent winners and upcoming...
Women across generations gathered in Portsmouth for A Room Full of Sisters, a powerful program blending faith, wellness, reflection, and cultural grounding to affirm sisterhood, self-worth,...
Strong fundraising starts with stronger relationships. Nonprofit leaders are encouraged to rethink how they engage board members, shifting from obligation and blame to collaboration, communication, and...
By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking up the mantle he left behind....
As Roanoke considers an apology and a proposed reparations fund for the destruction of Black neighborhoods like Gainsboro, critics warn that words without financial redress risk...
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration enforcement officer has ignited national outrage, exposing a dangerous expansion of state power, the erosion of constitutional...
Communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, concerts, days of service, and unity events that reflect...
Virginia will inaugurate a historic Democratic leadership team as Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones take office, marking milestone firsts for women, Muslims, and African...
In this video, Lynn Jones-Turpin directly addresses false claims targeting the Jacksonville Free Press, underscoring the long-standing role of Black-owned newspapers in delivering verified reporting, community...
Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign highlighted economic justice demands that still resonate today, as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs for housing, health care, child...
Free virtual programs hosted by the Library of Virginia will explore how urban renewal and eminent domain displaced Black communities in Roanoke, Newport News, and across...
Thomas H. Watkins, founder of the New York Daily Challenge and a pioneering Black publisher, built a powerful and lasting Black press infrastructure that advanced journalism,...
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.
