A growing spotlight on age is reshaping key congressional races as veteran Black lawmakers defend decades of influence against rising challengers eager to redefine leadership in...
The NAACP Virginia State Conference is sounding the alarm over a targeted disinformation campaign ahead of the April 21 referendum, warning Black voters to stay alert,...
A Norfolk congregation was stunned to learn that a beloved 102-year-old church member quietly served in the historic all-Black, all-female 6888 Battalion during World War II—an...
A new Supreme Court battle could reshape birthright citizenship in America, as Trump v. Barbara challenges the 14th Amendment’s long-standing protections and raises urgent questions about...
In an unprecedented move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Army’s chief of chaplains, Maj. Gen. William Green, raising serious questions about leadership changes, religious...
A new monument in Franklin County challenges long-held narratives of the Civil War, highlighting the true role of Black soldiers whose sacrifices helped shape the nation—far...
Norfolk Harborfest® marks its 50th year with a powerhouse lineup led by Patti LaBelle, blending music, maritime tradition, and Juneteenth celebration into one of the region’s...
Democrats remain confident voters will approve the April 21 redistricting referendum despite strong early turnout in Republican-leaning areas, with big money and national support backing a...
In honor of National Poetry Month and the U.S. Postal Service’s release of its 49th Black Heritage Stamp, The New Journal and Guide remembers Phillis Wheatley...
The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival will bring R&B stars Keke Wyatt and Vivian Green to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, launching a new Juneteenth tradition celebrating Black music,...
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.
