Angela Alsobrooks, a trailblazing leader from Maryland, has made history as the state's first Black U.S. Senator. Her career reflects a lifelong commitment to justice and...
Michael Vick, now head coach at Norfolk State University, is building a powerhouse football program with a coaching staff that includes three former NFL players and...
The Eaton Canyon fires in Los Angeles County have devastated Altadena, a historic Black community rooted in the Civil Rights Movement. Over 1,000 structures, including Black-owned...
As the nation prepares to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., questions arise about whether the resurgence of conservative movements, led by figures like Donald Trump,...
Virginia Wesleyan University’s new Marlins IMPACT Scholarship Program offers $11,000 annually to low-income STEM students, backed by a $2 million NSF grant to enhance access and...
The S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation will honor local leaders Robin Whitley and Anyia Woods during its 11th annual MLK Service Day Brunch in Suffolk on...
After three deputies were indicted for the in-custody death of Rolin Hill, the Virginia Beach NAACP held a vigil, calling for justice and systemic change to...
Bishop T.D. Jakes delivered an emotional New Year’s Eve sermon, marking his return to the pulpit weeks after surviving a life-threatening health emergency and emergency surgery....
The Virginia NAACP has unveiled its 2025 legislative agenda, focusing on criminal justice reform, education equity, economic opportunity, housing stability, and safeguarding reproductive freedom ahead of...
Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks broke barriers on Jan. 3 as they were sworn in as U.S. Senators, representing Delaware and Maryland, respectively. #LisaBluntRochester #BlackWomenInPolitics...
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.
