Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria has made a historic $1 million donation to support scholarships for Ghanaian girls, helping to rescue them from indentured servitude....
A new study has uncovered racial and ethnic biases in the language used by physicians in electronic health records. The research found that negative language was...
The NAACP recently organized the Ida B. Wells March in Norfolk to commemorate Women’s Equality Day. The event highlighted the legacy of Ida B. Wells and...
Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck and Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones are urging Black male mentors to volunteer in their cities' public schools, emphasizing the critical need...
Recent reports suggest that major media outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, may be withholding damaging information from Trump’s campaign. Critics argue...
Vice President Kamala Harris' reflection on her father's advice reveals the profound influence he has had on her life. In a brief moment during a major...
President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument to commemorate the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908. The new monument...
Virginia Wesleyan University, in partnership with the Urban League of Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Corrections, has launched a pioneering Re-entry Program for incarcerated...
Dennis Edwards reflects on the lasting impact of his high school football coach, Dr. Mike Debranski, drawing parallels between his leadership style and that of Governor...
Congressman Bobby Scott's 47th annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News energized local Democrats with the presence of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Senator Tim Kaine....
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.
