A Virginia high school student in 1951, Barbara Johns led a courageous walkout that challenged segregation and helped shape the Brown v. Board of Education fight...
Utility rates are rising across the country, and Virginia residents are not immune. New data show millions of Americans facing higher electric and natural gas bills...
Beyoncé has officially entered the billionaire ranks, becoming one of the few Black American women to reach that level through entertainment and ownership. Her rise reflects...
This article highlights the largely overlooked first Emancipation Day observances on January 1, 1863 in Norfolk and Port Royal, where formerly enslaved people celebrated freedom the...
Former NFL standouts Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson ignited a major attendance surge during the 2025 HBCU football season, with Norfolk State seeing record-setting crowds and...
In Stitching Freedom, Gary Tyler recounts how a wrongful conviction rooted in racism stole more than four decades of his life, while revealing how mentorship, service,...
In a creative holiday poem, Delegate Cliff Hayes reframes the Twelve Days of Christmas through the lens of modern technology, highlighting cybersecurity, digital access, and responsible...
Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father,...
In a candid interview with Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses The Look, a visually rich book that goes beyond fashion to explore identity,...
Grammy-winning artist and Portsmouth native Missy Elliott continues to reinvest in her hometown, donating $50,000 to support homeless services while spreading holiday cheer through food, gifts,...
Odell Beckham Jr. sheds light on the reality behind NFL mega-contracts, revealing how taxes, fees, and obligations significantly reduce what players actually take home, challenging the...
Portsmouth held a swearing-in ceremony for Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, who will assume her role as Circuit Court judge in January, marking a historic milestone as one...
Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips reflects on the spiritual and communal significance of Advent, encouraging readers to embrace hope, joy, love, and meaningful acts of giving during...
Newport News City Council unanimously approved Iverson Landing, a 120-unit affordable housing development backed by NBA legend Allen Iverson, marking a major step toward expanding housing...
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.
