A groundbreaking study reveals that Black Americans face significantly higher risks of developing dementia, with lifetime probabilities reaching up to 60%. Experts stress early intervention in...
A new American Heart Association report reveals alarming racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, showing that marginalized communities face significant inequities in heart disease outcomes,...
A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss the NAACP’s lawsuit against Shenandoah County Schools, ruling that reinstating Confederate school names plausibly violates students’ constitutional rights....
Virginia Stage Company brings Fat Ham, James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, to Norfolk’s Wells Theatre. A powerful blend of comedy and drama, the play reimagines Hamlet...
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation, has died at 104. A trailblazer in military medicine, she served in...
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, many in the Congressional Black Caucus chose to observe MLK Day away from the inauguration,...
Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond’s first Black mayor and a towering figure in Virginia’s civil rights and political history, leaves behind a lasting legacy of advocacy,...
Richmond janitors employed by city contractor Nu-Tech, joined by 150 union workers, protested unfair labor conditions, calling for fair wages, benefits, and city intervention. #WorkersRights #LaborProtest...
As the President's executive order on DEI reshapes workplace policies, what does it mean for careers, economic stability, and future opportunities for minorities and women? Dennis...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family is requesting to review newly declassified files on his 1968 assassination before public release, emphasizing the personal impact of his...
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.
