Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will host its 30th Annual Youth Inspirational Breakfast on Sept. 20 at the Murray Center in Norfolk,...
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashing Medicaid funding, sickle cell patients in Virginia face dangerous coverage losses and reduced access to...
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III defends the institution’s independence after President Trump ordered oversight of museum programming, including African-American history exhibits. Scholars and curators warn that...
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashing Medicaid funding, sickle cell patients in Virginia face dangerous coverage losses and reduced access to...
Lawmakers warn that the Epstein case is about more than abuse—it exposes how wealth and power can block justice. Rep. Kweisi Mfume and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove...
President Trump’s firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and sweeping staff resignations have gutted programs vital to Black health, cutting HIV prevention, public health grants,...
Norfolk State rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Virginia State 34-31 in overtime before 22,396 fans at Price Stadium, giving head...
Del. Cliff Hayes brought Democratic fellowship and recognition to Portsmouth with his “Sunday Blue Crescendo” fundraiser at Rivers Casino, featuring top Virginia leaders, lively storytelling, and...
Issa Rae’s two-part HBO documentary “Seen & Heard” traces the evolution of African-American representation on television—from stereotypical beginnings to today’s creators fighting for storytelling ownership and...
Chesapeake has renamed Old Courtyard Park in honor of Judge Eileen A. Olds, the city’s first African-American woman judge and a nationally recognized legal leader who...
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.
