W. Ralph Eubanks traces how the Mississippi Delta’s fertile land became synonymous with entrenched poverty, revealing a powerful history of racism, resilience, and memory in this...
The NAACP and 74 advocacy groups urged Congress to hold ICE and DHS accountable amid allegations of racial profiling and violence, and multiple polls reveal a...
Organizers of the annual MLK “Let Freedom Ring” concert moved the long-running Georgetown University event from the Kennedy Center to the Howard Theatre to reduce costs...
Norfolk officials and residents unveiled a historic marker at the Attucks Theatre, recognizing its 107-year legacy as a cornerstone of Black history, culture, and community preservation....
Ben Crump argues that true dignity and freedom — central to Dr. King’s legacy — cannot be realized without financial stability, and calls for practical pathways...
A new tone at the Virginia State Capitol. Governor Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration reflected inclusivity, decisive leadership, and a renewed commitment to dignity, affordability, and democratic values....
By Dr. Cliff Hayes Delegate Virginia General Assembly Recently, I asked Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue, Blythe Scott, about technology trends. She immediately pointed out to...
The Urban League of Hampton Roads marked its 42nd Regional MLK Community Celebration at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, drawing 1,400 guests and featuring a surprise...
Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her bus seat months before Rosa Parks and later helped end bus segregation through the courts, has died at...
Virginia made history as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as its first female governor, joined by groundbreaking leaders and a packed inaugural celebration celebrating progress and...
A record 37-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus leads a Democratic majority in the 164th General Assembly, advancing reproductive rights, voting reforms, marriage equality and mid-decade redistricting....
The Hampton Roads American Heart Association hosted its third annual Women in Media Luncheon at Norfolk’s Slover Library, uniting influential communicators to spotlight women’s cardiovascular health...
This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down how one-level opening bids communicate point strength, suit length, and questions to a partner, while highlighting recent winners and upcoming...
Women across generations gathered in Portsmouth for A Room Full of Sisters, a powerful program blending faith, wellness, reflection, and cultural grounding to affirm sisterhood, self-worth,...
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.
