As Booker T. Washington High School’s Class of 1966 marks its 60th anniversary, the groundbreaking career of Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields stands as a powerful reminder...
The 2026 Grammy Awards ushered in Black History Month while spotlighting Michael Jackson’s enduring legacy and the highly anticipated biopic “Michael,” starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson...
In light of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota that has drawn nationwide protests after the deaths of U.S. citizens at the hands of federal agents, this...
As federal statutes are turned against Black journalists, the Black Press of America invokes its long memory of resistance, standing firm with Don Lemon and Georgia...
As Black History Month marks 100 years of national commemoration in 2026, the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and ASALH reminds the nation that Black history...
The NVIDIA Blackwell AI superchip is named for David Harold Blackwell, a brilliant Black mathematician whose work underpins modern artificial intelligence. His story exposes how racism...
A growing share of Americans are reaching age 40 without ever marrying, with the trend especially pronounced among African Americans. New Pew Research data highlights shifting...
Speaking in Hampton Roads ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, VA250 Chair Carly Fiorina urged Americans to reject propaganda and confront the full, complex history of the...
Black-owned and Black-led businesses across Minnesota shut down operations during a statewide general strike, using economic power to protest ICE violence, federal occupation, and the fear...
Julianne Malveaux argues that global power decisions—from military spending to climate geopolitics—directly shape Black life in America, warning that racial justice at home cannot be separated...
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.
