Parents, teachers, and even pediatricians have tried everything to manage kids’ screen time — banning phones from bedrooms, requiring outdoor play, encouraging reading, even prescribing medications....
In 'The Smashing Machine,' Dwayne Johnson steps into the ring as MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, portraying his rise and fall with depth and nuance. Directed by...
Curatorial assistant Winston Favor is appealing to the public’s help to identify more than 60,000 black-and-white photographs from the 1930s in Newport News, helping transform anonymous...
A free food distribution event at Military Circle Mall in Norfolk ended two hours early due to overwhelming demand, underscoring the escalating food insecurity amid the...
Young Black professionals are relocating to cities like Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, and Raleigh in search of economic opportunity, community, and autonomy, reflecting a modern Great...
Stephen A. Smith turned his fire on Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — not for taking on white power, but for daring to raise her Black voice....
BLEXIT's "Educate to Liberate" tour, aimed at promoting conservative values on HBCU campuses, has ignited controversy and student protests during homecoming seasons, with events at institutions...
The U.S. Supreme Court's deliberations in Louisiana v. Callais may determine the future of Black voter representation, potentially dismantling Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act...
The Hampton NAACP's 53rd Annual Life Membership Awards, held on October 19 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, celebrated 19 distinguished individuals and organizations for their...
The Chesapeake NAACP's 58th Freedom Fund Gala on October 11 honored local leaders with the Legacy of First Light Award and celebrated the impactful role of...
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.
