Virginia’s HBCU graduates will take center stage in 2026 as prominent political leaders, scholars, and international voices headline commencement ceremonies across the Commonwealth, underscoring the significance...
Housing leaders across Virginia are sounding the alarm as rising costs and limited inventory push homeownership out of reach. Two major May events aim to deliver...
Yusef Jackson steps into a historic leadership role at Rainbow PUSH, but mounting economic challenges, political shifts, and comparisons to his father’s legacy raise serious questions...
Virginia Senate leader L. Louise Lucas is making national headlines after a fiery CNN interview highlighting her bold role in redistricting and unapologetic political style that’s...
The New Journal and Guide issues a solemn statement following the tragic murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax,...
Hampton University brings top journalists and media leaders together for a critical conversation on trust, press freedom, and AI’s growing influence. The State of the Media...
Norfolk State’s spring football game under Coach Michael Vick offered early signs of progress as new quarterbacks rotated, the defense tightened up, and the Spartans look...
A compelling yet demanding biography explores Reed Peggram’s bold decision to risk everything for love during World War II, blending Black history, intellectual pursuit, and a...
A powerful new anthem honoring Juneteenth will debut in Portsmouth before echoing in Norfolk, blending music, history, and culture in a moving tribute to freedom and...
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 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.
