Frederick Douglass’s journey from enslaved reader to constitutional scholar reshaped America, showing the power of literacy and activism in achieving liberty and equality. #FrederickDouglass #ConstitutionWeek #AmericanHistory...
The National Urban League's 2025 State of Black America report exposes a coordinated assault on civil rights, democracy, and equity, while highlighting rising leaders fighting to...
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...
The acquittal of three former Memphis officers in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols has ignited national outrage, with civil rights leaders calling it a miscarriage...
The SAVE Act could drastically change voter registration laws, potentially disenfranchising millions, particularly Black voters, women, and the poor, by requiring strict in-person proof of citizenship....
In a sweeping show of resistance, rallies across all 50 states and beyond united citizens demanding Trump’s administration keep “hands off” democracy, civil service, and public...
Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s national boycott of Target has gained significant traction, with over 150,000 participants and more than 100 Black vendors withdrawing their products from...
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...
NNPA President Dr. Benjamin Chavis urges Black-owned media to combat misinformation, mobilize communities, and drive historic voter turnout in 2026 amid rising far-right extremism. #BlackPress #NNPA...
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the federal government pose a serious threat to democracy, national security, and economic stability. From DEI rollbacks to...
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.
