In a creative holiday poem, Delegate Cliff Hayes reframes the Twelve Days of Christmas through the lens of modern technology, highlighting cybersecurity, digital access, and responsible...
Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father,...
In a candid interview with Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses The Look, a visually rich book that goes beyond fashion to explore identity,...
Grammy-winning artist and Portsmouth native Missy Elliott continues to reinvest in her hometown, donating $50,000 to support homeless services while spreading holiday cheer through food, gifts,...
Portsmouth held a swearing-in ceremony for Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, who will assume her role as Circuit Court judge in January, marking a historic milestone as one...
Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips reflects on the spiritual and communal significance of Advent, encouraging readers to embrace hope, joy, love, and meaningful acts of giving during...
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump secured a $779.3 million wrongful death verdict for the family of Lewis Butler, marking one of the largest negligent-security awards in...
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...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced new cabinet appointments, naming Delegate Candi Mundon King as secretary of the commonwealth, marking another historic step in Black representation within Virginia’s...
H. Rap Brown, later known as Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a towering figure of the 1960s civil rights and Black Power movements, died at age 82 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.
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.
