Educator, author, and internationally-recognized African heritage folklorist and storyteller, Barbara Elaine Johnson Alexander, passed on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the age of 72. Alexander’s career...
No written word nor spoken plea Can teach young hearts what they should be; Nor all the books upon the shelves, But what the teachers are...
NORFOLK Covenant Presbyterian Church observed its 63rd anniversary on Saturday, August 26, with a program spotlighting its history. A luncheon followed in the fellowship hall. The...
When the 577 students and 44 teachers and support staff return to the classes on Sept. 5, at Portsmouth’s W.E. Waters Middle School, they will be...
The oldest historically Black college and university in the country could be the first to fold. After years of heartbreaking financial and enrollment trouble, Cheyney University...
NORFOLK Several hundred persons turned out Saturday morning at the Murray Center to support The Booker T. Washington High School Friends and Alumni Foundation, Inc. The...
In a trend that’s been happening over the last few years, black workers are still earning significantly less than their white counterparts. According to the Washington...
Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday, August 19. He was 84. Friends, family and celebrities took to social media to honor...
A $3 million lawsuit has been filed by Tadrint and Micah Washington, two African-American sisters (who did not participate in the recent Unite the Right protest...
If two local cities are to move forward with plans to remove confederate monuments located on public space, they will have to overcome a legal constitutional...
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.
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