NORFOLK Sunday (Feb. 19) is NSU Day at Shiloh Baptist Church, beginning at 10:45 a.m. “This is always a high energy-packed day when students, faculty, and...
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s plan to build a United States National Slavery Museum not far from the nation’s...
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist During Black History Month, the focus is often on individuals. The founder of the month (once Negro History Week) was...
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis NNPA Columnist Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s recent statement, “I’m not concerned about the very poor … We have a safety...
By Elder Gerald DeForest Tyler This is the second and final part of “Game On” which I began writing last week in this newspaper. It...
By Gladys McElmore Isabella Baumfree, an African American abolitionist and women’s rights activist, was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped in 1826....
Teaching Methodologies Pt.I Today we must teach our children the mystery of the creation of thought and being. We must teach them how to create right...
In a joint venture with Tidewater Community College, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals (ULHRYP) is presenting its 10th Annual Legacies— Silver Star Awards— A...
SHARING THE LEGACY of TUSKEGEE AIRMEN Living in our midst, in Hampton Roads, is the proud sister of not one but two Tuskegee Airmen. Mrs. Olivia...
NORFOLK The Rhythm Project All Stars are performing with the Governor’s School Dance Department and African Drumming Ensemble on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m....
HAMPTON ROADS The Alpha Chi Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, a business and professional woman organization, presents “Black Women in American Culture & History” on...
NORFOLK As Americans celebrate Black History Month which marks an important month historically for all Americans, we pause to recognize those contributions from African Americans whom...
By Elder Gerald DeForest Tyler “Game On,” no, not football. Congratulations to both the New York Giants and New England Patriots for making it to...
By Gladys McElmore With God’s help, Phillis overcame some adverse conditions of slavery and became a world-renowned poet. Some sources say she was born in...
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.
