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...
In 1960, four North Carolina A&T students took a stand by sitting down at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter, igniting a movement that reshaped the Civil...
Ben Jealous warns against efforts to erase Black history, including the Tuskegee Airmen, from America’s narrative, highlighting the importance of preserving every community’s contributions. #BlackHistoryMatters #TuskegeeAirmen...
By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett recently chided civil rights leaders and Black churches for not protesting against Trump’s...
Dorothy Bolden, a lifelong domestic worker, turned her experiences into a movement that uplifted thousands. By founding the Domestic Workers’ Union, she fought for better wages,...
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.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
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