Historic First Baptist Church partnered with the City of Norfolk and local quilters to create a 6-by-6-foot Community Juneteenth Quilt celebrating unity, history, and the enduring...
Hampton Roads mourns the passing of Rogers Nathan Brown, founder of RaJazz and longtime Norfolk State University music educator whose influence shaped generations of musicians and...
Broadcasting pioneer Tony Brown, host of the landmark television series Tony Brown's Journal, has died at 93. His decades-long career as a journalist, educator, author and...
Ben Jealous argues that America's long struggle for voting rights offers critical lessons for today, urging readers to remember the nation's history of expanding democracy while...
Part Two of this historical series traces Judge Archie Elliott Jr.'s journey from civil rights activist and Green Beret to Portsmouth's first Black full-time judge, while...
Norfolk will welcome musicians, educators, and performers from across the nation as the National Association of Negro Musicians celebrates 105 years with its 2026 National Convention,...
Norfolk baseball pioneer Sam Allen returned to Kansas City to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the Royals' Salute to the Negro Leagues Day, celebrating a...
Former Congresswoman Elaine Luria reflects on her military service, public leadership, and decision to seek another term representing Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in this first installment...
A new Museum of Black Women Innovators is set to open in Portsmouth, Virginia, celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of 250 African-American women whose inventions, leadership, and...
Three graduates of Detroit's Cass Technical High School are headed to MIT, Princeton, and Dartmouth, demonstrating how academic excellence, community support, and determination are opening doors...
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.
