The 17th Annual WPA Garden Heritage Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Garden honors the 220 African-American workers who began the garden's creation in 1938, featuring keynote speaker...
Dr. John E. Warren urges the Black community to unite and act “in spite of” modern challenges, drawing inspiration from civil rights history to safeguard rights...
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III defends the institution’s independence after President Trump ordered oversight of museum programming, including African-American history exhibits. Scholars and curators warn that...
Chesapeake has renamed Old Courtyard Park in honor of Judge Eileen A. Olds, the city’s first African-American woman judge and a nationally recognized legal leader who...
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s new exhibition, Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619–1865, sheds light on the untold stories of Black freedom, resilience, and community...
At 100 years old, Coach Horace S. Savage Jr. is more than a sportsman—he’s a Portsmouth icon whose legacy of leadership, education, and excellence deserves a...
Volunteers at Courtland’s 128-year-old Helping Hand Cemetery have identified 100 of 200 unmarked graves, honoring Black veterans and community leaders with the aid of ground-penetrating radar...
Volunteers at Courtland’s 128-year-old Helping Hand Cemetery have identified 100 of 200 unmarked graves, honoring Black veterans and community leaders with the aid of ground-penetrating radar...
The Chesapeake Juneteenth Foundation hosted its annual luncheon honoring the legacy of the U.S. Colored Troops, awarding scholarships, and celebrating Black history with inspiring speakers and...
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources unveiled a state historical marker recognizing Belleville, a self-sufficient community founded by formerly enslaved William Saunders Crowdy. Once a thriving...
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.
