Booker T. Washington High School dedicated its auditorium to Samuel L. Roundtree, whose decades of mentorship and visionary direction in theatre and performing arts shaped generations...
Starting in spring 2026, Johns Hopkins University will offer free undergraduate tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually — and full financial support...
During segregation, thriving Black-owned hotels such as the Mt. Vernon/Wheaton Hotel, the Plaza Hotel, and others on Norfolk’s Church Street provided safe lodging and dignity for...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...
Jimmy Cliff, legendary Jamaican musician and longtime contemporary of Bob Marley, passed away at 81. His six-decade career introduced reggae to the world, blending social consciousness,...
Beyond family and faith, this holiday season invites us to appreciate how technology — from virtual classrooms to telehealth and community networks — quietly strengthens connections,...
After winning a 64-seat majority in the House of Delegates and electing a Democratic governor, Virginia Democrats are poised to re-introduce legislation ranging from minimum-wage increases...
President Trump has reignited shock across Washington — calling six Democratic lawmakers “traitors,” labeling their calls for troops to defy illegal orders “seditious behavior … punishable...
The Trump administration’s new loan-cap rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” recast nursing as a non-professional degree — sharply reducing access to federal graduate loans...
A federal court has denied the government’s push to prematurely unseal decades-old FBI surveillance files tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership...
After indulging in a rich, comforting holiday meal inspired by recipes from the first Black cookbook, your best bet is to wait an hour or two...
Viola Ford “Mother” Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died November 24 at age 111 — leaving behind a legacy of...
Sean C. Bowers calls on Norfolk and Hampton Roads to host a Quaker-led World Peace Summit grounded in unity, compassion, and interfaith dialogue — an urgent...
In “Faith Meets Innovation,” Delegate Cliff Hayes highlights how Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology is training pastors and faith leaders to skillfully...
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.
