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 Hampton History Museum and Chrysler Museum will host screenings of The Dixie 3: A Story on Civil Rights in Nursing, a docudrama highlighting the 1963...
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your mother tells you stories. She talks about things that happened before you were born; Grandpa does it, too, and you like to...
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...
Brenda H. Andrews, Publisher of the New Journal and Guide, accepts the 2025 King Dreamer Award, reflecting on Dr. King's transformative legacy and urging a commitment...
Delegate Don Scott reflects on his journey from incarceration to becoming Virginia’s first Black Speaker of the House, sharing a powerful message of redemption and hope....
Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks broke barriers on Jan. 3 as they were sworn in as U.S. Senators, representing Delaware and Maryland, respectively. #LisaBluntRochester #BlackWomenInPolitics...
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.
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