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...
President Trump's executive order to release MLK's FBI files raises concerns of a targeted smear campaign, with the King family calling for context and protection of...
From Freedom Rides to Supreme Court victories, John Lewis and Thurgood Marshall shaped history with courage and conviction. Their unwavering fight against segregation and injustice paved...
Further, and significantly, Trump’s order calls for the restoration of “monuments, memorials, statues, markers” that have been removed over the past five years. President Trump has...
A historical marker honoring The Old Folks Home, a pioneering facility that cared for impoverished elderly Black individuals in the early 1900s, will be unveiled on...
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.
