Communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, concerts, days of service, and unity events that reflect...
In this video, Lynn Jones-Turpin directly addresses false claims targeting the Jacksonville Free Press, underscoring the long-standing role of Black-owned newspapers in delivering verified reporting, community...
Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign highlighted economic justice demands that still resonate today, as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs for housing, health care, child...
Thomas H. Watkins, founder of the New York Daily Challenge and a pioneering Black publisher, built a powerful and lasting Black press infrastructure that advanced journalism,...
Baltimore City has announced a multi-agency partnership aimed at preventing homelessness among vulnerable families and youth, using housing vouchers, renovated units, and supportive services to address...
As the MEAC Basketball Tournament returns to Norfolk in 2026, the 54-year-old HBCU tradition shows how it has evolved—from paper tickets and platform shoes to digital...
The Hampton Roads community marked Kwanzaa with a celebration of Imani, honoring African American heritage through music, ritual, ancestral blessings, and recognition of leaders sustaining cultural...
A Virginia health advocate and two-time stroke survivor is urging lawmakers to pass the Sodium Warning Label Bill, legislation aimed at requiring restaurants to disclose high...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
The U.S. Postal Service will release two new Black Heritage Forever® stamps in January 2026, honoring boxing legend and global activist Muhammad Ali and literary pioneer...
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.
