Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 59 halftime performance stunned audiences with its bold references to his ongoing feud with Drake, a striking stage design featuring the American...
Hattie Canty, a pioneering union leader and civil rights activist, fought for fair wages and working conditions as president of the Las Vegas Hotel and Culinary...
The Trump Administration is set to host a Black History Month celebration at the White House despite its ongoing efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
The American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14 will bring over 400 attendees together to raise awareness and funds for...
The Hampton History Museum and Chrysler Museum will host screenings of The Dixie 3: A Story on Civil Rights in Nursing, a docudrama highlighting the 1963...
The Library of Virginia partners with Virginia Opera to present two free Black History Month events, including a legal panel discussion and a performance showcasing excerpts...
Get ready for Super Bowl LIX with a game-day menu inspired by New Orleans, Kansas City, and Philadelphia. From classic étouffée to BBQ ribs and Philly...
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your mother tells you stories. She talks about things that happened before you were born; Grandpa does it, too, and you like to...
As Black History Month 2025 highlights "African Americans and Labor," a new wave of DEI rollbacks and voting restrictions threatens hard-won progress. From corporate cutbacks to...
In response to Project 2025, Black pastors have issued a new edict urging a return to HBCUs and faith traditions. Meanwhile, legal battles against Trump’s administration...
George William Millner was a pioneering labor leader who fought tirelessly for Black dockworkers' rights in Norfolk. As the first Black president of ILA Local 1248,...
By Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead ASALH National President In the history of this country, in the ongoing fight against racial oppression, against a white supremacist narrative,...
Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia honor distinguished African-American leaders in politics, music, science, and history at the 2025 ‘Strong Men & Women in Virginia...
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...
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.
