Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger used the 2026 March on Washington to champion voting rights and announce that her administration restored voting rights to 100,000 eligible Virginians....
Civil rights leaders are preparing for the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington with a “Defend the Vote” rally focused on voting rights, economic dignity...
The NAACP Virginia State Conference praised Governor Abigail Spanberger after her administration restored voting rights to more than 66,000 Virginians. The move comes as voters prepare...
Thousands gathered in Chicago for the 117th NAACP National Convention as civil rights leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and activists unveiled a $20 million voter registration campaign...
Former Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick is being remembered as a fearless advocate, civil rights leader, and champion for Ward 4 as family, friends, city officials,...
Civil rights leaders, faith organizations, and national advocacy groups are preparing for the "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote" on August 28, marking the 63rd...
Family, civil rights leaders, and supporters honored 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells while demanding transparency and accountability as unanswered questions continue surrounding his death following a July...
Paul Riddick, Norfolk's longest-serving council member and a fearless advocate for marginalized communities, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering public service, civil rights activism, and neighborhood...
Broadcasting pioneer Tony Brown, host of the landmark television series Tony Brown's Journal, has died at 93. His decades-long career as a journalist, educator, author and...
Ben Jealous argues that America's long struggle for voting rights offers critical lessons for today, urging readers to remember the nation's history of expanding democracy while...
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.
