“Decades later, the names Addie Mae, Denise, Cynthia, and Carole still stir our conscience—murdered in a church, their lives meant to awaken a nation.” #CivilRights #NeverForget...
Joseph McNeil, one of the original four North Carolina A&T students who sparked the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins at a Woolworth’s lunch counter, has died at 83....
In Mounted: On Horses, Blackness, and Liberation, Bitter Kalli reclaims overlooked history, showing how horses shaped Black survival, culture, and resistance while blending personal experience with...
The Trump administration has attacked the Smithsonian for teaching the truth about slavery, Jim Crow, and systemic racism, attempting to erase the scars of oppression from...
Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
President Biden reflects on the legacy of Juneteenth from Galveston, urging Americans to protect democracy through voting and historical truth. #Juneteenth #Biden #VotingRights #BlackHistory #Galveston #ReedyChapel...
Charlie Rangel, the legendary congressman and Harlem statesman, leaves behind a powerful legacy of civil rights advocacy, urban renewal, and historic leadership that shaped Black political...
Betty Jean Reed Kea, a member of the Norfolk 17 who desegregated Granby High School in 1959, passed away May 13 in Baltimore, just days before...
Before Memorial Day became a national tradition, African-Americans in Portsmouth observed “Decoration Day” to honor fallen heroes with parades and grave adornments—a legacy being revived this...
Norfolk native and Negro League great Sam Allen shared stories of his baseball journey with Southside youth, blending sports history with life lessons during a powerful...
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.
