Viola Ford “Mother” Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, died November 24 at age 111 — leaving behind a legacy of...
In “Faith Meets Innovation,” Delegate Cliff Hayes highlights how Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology is training pastors and faith leaders to skillfully...
Lionsgate’s long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic—directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson—finally has a release date. Michael arrives in theaters April 24, 2026, promising...
First Baptist Church South Hill of Chesapeake gave a powerful $45,000 gift to Norfolk State University—$30,000 of which is earmarked to erase the graduation debts of...
Norfolk State University has received a groundbreaking $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — her second major donation to the school — to support scholarships,...
On November 8, as The New Journal & Guide marked its 125th anniversary, eight distinguished Hampton Roads trailblazers were honored at the 11th Annual Impacting Lives...
A 50-year mortgage may look like a lifeline — but the math tells a different story: lower payments today, far greater interest costs over time, and...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia is transforming a former Chesapeake retail space into a new Teen Center, launching its bold “Campaign to Great...
Delceno Miles — founder and CEO of The Miles Agency — was named Virginia Beach’s 73rd First Citizen on November 15, 2025, in recognition of her...
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.
