Delegate Cliff Hayes argues that requiring verified .gov domains for Virginia government agencies is a critical step toward stronger cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and public trust, aligning...
Tidewater Community College has become the first institution in Virginia to receive Sponsored State-Registered Apprenticeship designation, launching a regional consortium aimed at tackling workforce shortages and...
The closing of the Richmond Free Press marks the end of a 34-year pillar of Virginia’s Black Press. Founded by Ray Boone and led by Jean...
A state commission examining how public universities displaced Black communities held its first public event at Virginia Union University, spotlighting the Emmy-winning documentary “Uprooted” and confronting...
Frederick McKinley Jones transformed modern life in ways most Americans never realize. From revolutionizing movie sound systems to inventing mobile refrigeration that powers today’s global food...
After 35 years representing the District of Columbia, Eleanor Holmes Norton will retire next year, closing a historic chapter as the “Dean” of the Congressional Black...
Long before country music became a billion-dollar industry, DeFord Bailey helped define its sound. As the first star of the Grand Ole Opry, the harmonica virtuoso...
Virginia will begin placing new historical highway markers at or near lynching sites across the Commonwealth after lawmakers approved funding in the 2025–2026 budget. The initiative...
Award-winning poet Nathan Richardson has delivered more than 600 powerful portrayals of Frederick Douglass, blending scholarship, spirituality, and spoken word. His upcoming Black History Month performance...
By New Journal and Guide Staff NJG Newswire Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. popularized two impactful slogans that have inspired generations of Americans: “Keep Hope Alive!” ...
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.
