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...
Lionsgate’s long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic—directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson—finally has a release date. Michael arrives in theaters April 24, 2026, promising...
First Baptist Church South Hill of Chesapeake gave a powerful $45,000 gift to Norfolk State University—$30,000 of which is earmarked to erase the graduation debts of...
Norfolk State University has received a groundbreaking $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — her second major donation to the school — to support scholarships,...
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.
