Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day Target boycott in response to the retailer’s rollback of DEI initiatives and its $2 billion commitment to Black businesses....
Dorothy Bolden, a lifelong domestic worker, turned her experiences into a movement that uplifted thousands. By founding the Domestic Workers’ Union, she fought for better wages,...
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the federal government pose a serious threat to democracy, national security, and economic stability. From DEI rollbacks to...
The NAACP released a spending guide urging Black consumers to support businesses that uphold DEI commitments, highlighting the economic power of Black Americans and the ongoing...
Hampton University senior Erik Hamilton is making waves in the national tour of Broadway’s MJ the Musical, portraying Michael Jackson in his late teens and early...
The Aspire Art Gallery in Norfolk celebrates Black History Month with a powerful photo exhibition by artist Glen McClure, showcasing the contributions of African-American shipyard workers...
The Virginia General Assembly recognized the New Chesapeake Men For Progress Education Foundation (NCMPEF) for its significant contributions to youth development, including awarding $229,000 in scholarships,...
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott has formed a bipartisan committee to study the impact of Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts on the state’s economy, particularly in...
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 59 halftime performance stunned audiences with its bold references to his ongoing feud with Drake, a striking stage design featuring the American...
Hattie Canty, a pioneering union leader and civil rights activist, fought for fair wages and working conditions as president of the Las Vegas Hotel and Culinary...
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.
