Norfolk State University has broken ground on a $118M Science Building set to redefine STEM education with advanced labs, collaboration spaces, and a planetarium, opening Fall...
President Trump's executive order to release MLK's FBI files raises concerns of a targeted smear campaign, with the King family calling for context and protection of...
Rev. Dr. J.B. Fleming, longtime pastor of Third Baptist Church and civic leader in Portsmouth, is remembered for decades of spiritual and community service after passing...
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and bold reformist, has died at 88, leaving behind a papacy marked by compassion, controversy, and a call for...
Over 2,000 fans gathered as NFL legend Michael Vick led his first scrimmage as head coach at Norfolk State, signaling a bold new chapter in NSU...
Steve Williams’ memoir Together We Roared offers a gripping, insider view of his 12-year run with Tiger Woods, revealing the discipline, tension, and loyalty behind one...
Actor Antonio Charity returns to Surry County to tell the powerful story of his family's 1619 African ancestry in a new documentary that uncovers a rarely...
From Virginia to Michigan, four Black candidates—both Democrat and Republican—are launching bold gubernatorial bids that could reshape the political future of four key states and make...
A new historical marker now stands in Charlottesville’s Court Square Park, honoring the memory of enslaved Black adults and children once sold there between 1762 and...
The SAVE Act could drastically change voter registration laws, potentially disenfranchising millions, particularly Black voters, women, and the poor, by requiring strict in-person proof of citizenship....
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.
