In “A Great Generation,” Dr. Wornie Reed reflects on the courage of the people who joined the 1961 Freedom Rides — black and white alike —...
Two new statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller now grace the Alabama Capitol grounds, honoring two trailblazing women who changed history. Sponsored by Rep. Laura...
Kehinde Andrews’ new book Nobody Can Give You Freedom dismantles myths about Malcolm X, highlighting his global vision, intellectual depth, and the lasting lessons of systemic...
The documentary If These Walls Could Talk chronicles 225 years of Norfolk’s First Baptist Church, highlighting its role in education, civil rights, and community development while...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children denounce Trump’s declassification of FBI files as an invasion of privacy and a tactic to distract from political scandals, urging...
A new historical marker in Harrisonburg commemorates the bravery of Black families and Judge John Paul during Virginia's Massive Resistance era, highlighting school desegregation victories that...
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...
A rare 1963 letter penned by Malcolm X after his suspension from the Nation of Islam following JFK remarks sold for $11,344, revealing his unyielding beliefs...
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...
Hampton, Virginia honors "The Dixie Three," Black nurses who protested segregation in 1963, with a Heritage marker at the former Dixie Hospital site, recognizing their pivotal...
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.
