As Virginia welcomes a new administration, Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. outlines priorities for broadband, cybersecurity, AI governance, digital government, and workforce digital literacy to ensure equitable...
Baltimore City has announced a multi-agency partnership aimed at preventing homelessness among vulnerable families and youth, using housing vouchers, renovated units, and supportive services to address...
As the MEAC Basketball Tournament returns to Norfolk in 2026, the 54-year-old HBCU tradition shows how it has evolved—from paper tickets and platform shoes to digital...
The Hampton Roads community marked Kwanzaa with a celebration of Imani, honoring African American heritage through music, ritual, ancestral blessings, and recognition of leaders sustaining cultural...
A Virginia health advocate and two-time stroke survivor is urging lawmakers to pass the Sodium Warning Label Bill, legislation aimed at requiring restaurants to disclose high...
The arrest and court appearance of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked protests across the U.S. and abroad, exposing deep global divisions over U.S. military action,...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
The U.S. Postal Service will release two new Black Heritage Forever® stamps in January 2026, honoring boxing legend and global activist Muhammad Ali and literary pioneer...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
As the American Bridge Association marks its 94th year, Bridge Corner highlights the Black origins of the game’s organized play and the proven academic, cognitive, and...
Dr. E. Faye Williams urges women of color to unite, support one another, and address economic and social challenges as rising unemployment among Black women and...
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...
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.
