One of the great disappointments in the passage of time is its effect on the homes we grow up in. For what feels like a life...
I find it interesting that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders, which is the standard for the classification of mental disorders used by...
On the first Sunday of Black History month, I was invited to First Baptist Church Berkley to join the men’s Sunday school class in their Black...
Within the social media world lurks a dual-edged law of intended and unintended consequences. Making multiple platforms’ users feel an ever increasing need for real-time self-adulation,...
Jesus in His mission quickly became the most popular teacher in Galilee which probably made the established teachers wild with jealousy! How was He treated?
Rev. Brenda Boone-Smith Productions & Higher Praise Community Choir held its annual Black History Gospel Praise Celebration at the Village Church in Portsmouth on Sunday (Feb...
“He’s sweet I know. He’s sweet I know. Storm clouds may rise and storm winds may blow. I’ll tell the world where ever I go. I’ve...
Nathaniel E. Harris is a member of a very small, unique and shrinking group of African-American men. Harris, who lives in Portsmouth, is among the remaining...
Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. was only 20 when he strapped himself into a single-seat, single-engine, blade-propelled Corsair, and headed for the clouds on his...
Virginia is an at-will state. This means that an employee or employer may terminate the employment at any time without cause. An employer does not need...
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.
