Juneteenth marks more than delayed freedom—it reflects the courageous efforts of Afro-Virginian soldiers and the complex, flawed path to emancipation. Dr. E. Curtis Alexander urges deeper...
Sly Stone, trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, reshaped American music with a revolutionary blend of funk, rock, and social consciousness. He leaves behind...
Karida L. Brown's The Battle for the Black Mind reveals the untold history of Black education and its ongoing fight for control, dignity, and intellectual freedom...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
Rev. Dr. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr., a civil rights pioneer and one of the first Black students to desegregate Lynchburg public schools, passed on May 12,...
Virginia Tech will honor iconic poet and educator Nikki Giovanni with a June 8 celebration featuring Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson in an afternoon of poetry,...
Virginia mourns Judge Jerrauld C. Jones, a pioneering civil rights-era figure who rose from school desegregation to state legislator and judge, leaving behind a legacy of...
Across the nation, HBCU commencement speakers like LeVar Burton, Don Scott, Cornel West, and Fawn Weaver delivered powerful messages of resilience, excellence, and purpose to the...
Celebrate Healthcare’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedomfest on June 15 in Hampton brings music, culture, health services, and family fun to Mill Point Park in honor of...
A new historical marker in Harrisonburg commemorates the bravery of Black families and Judge John Paul during Virginia's Massive Resistance era, highlighting school desegregation victories that...
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.
