Congresswoman Maxine Waters received the National Council of Negro Women’s highest honor, the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award, recognizing her decades of unwavering leadership, civil rights...
In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only partial funding for its November distribution — leaving tens...
On the 62nd anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, thousands marched on Wall Street led by Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights leaders,...
Shelton Muhammad is sounding the alarm as his Virginia farm faces threats he says stem from white supremacist efforts to strip Black families of land ownership....
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced a $105M Trust Fund aimed at repairing the generational harm caused by the 1921 Greenwood Massacre, focusing on housing, cultural preservation,...
Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day Target boycott in response to the retailer’s rollback of DEI initiatives and its $2 billion commitment to Black businesses....
Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day Target boycott in response to the retailer’s rollback of DEI initiatives and its $2 billion commitment to Black businesses....
The NAACP released a spending guide urging Black consumers to support businesses that uphold DEI commitments, highlighting the economic power of Black Americans and the ongoing...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is spearheading a nationwide public education and selective buying campaign in response to corporate rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
Project 2025, a conservative manifesto crafted by the Heritage Foundation, outlines sweeping changes that threaten the progress and rights of African-Americans, including attacks on affirmative action,...
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.
