Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation, has died at 104. A trailblazer in military medicine, she served in...
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, many in the Congressional Black Caucus chose to observe MLK Day away from the inauguration,...
Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond’s first Black mayor and a towering figure in Virginia’s civil rights and political history, leaves behind a lasting legacy of advocacy,...
Richmond janitors employed by city contractor Nu-Tech, joined by 150 union workers, protested unfair labor conditions, calling for fair wages, benefits, and city intervention. #WorkersRights #LaborProtest...
As the President's executive order on DEI reshapes workplace policies, what does it mean for careers, economic stability, and future opportunities for minorities and women? Dennis...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family is requesting to review newly declassified files on his 1968 assassination before public release, emphasizing the personal impact of his...
Dr. Wornie Reed advocates for a U.S. Shadow Cabinet to counter anti-democratic trends, drawing inspiration from England’s system and the historic Black Cabinet. This approach would...
Following public backlash, the U.S. Air Force has reversed its decision to remove training videos on the Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs, ensuring recruits continue learning about...
Mary Frances Berry’s "Slavery After Slavery" uncovers the heartbreaking stories of Black children forced into post-Civil War "apprenticeships," a system that extended slavery’s reach. This powerful...
Virginia Beach will unveil a historical marker on February 8, 2025, honoring Willis Augustus Hodges, a pioneering abolitionist, journalist, and civil rights advocate who became the...
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.
