After drawing an estimated 8 million participants nationwide, organizers of the No Kings Day protests are shifting focus toward sustained action, with a major May 1...
Gov. Abigail Spanberger appoints three Hampton Roads leaders to the Virginia Parole Board, bringing experience in criminal justice reform, reentry services, and community leadership to the...
A sharp critique of U.S. foreign policy under Trump argues that aggressive, unilateral decisions—from Iran to NATO—are isolating America globally and straining long-standing alliances at a...
From humble beginnings in Portsmouth’s Lincolnsville community to leading a respected financial firm, Anthony C. Epps built a 50-year legacy helping families grow and protect generational...
A powerful partnership between the Foodbank and Sentara Health is transforming lives in Hampton Roads, delivering nearly 500,000 meals while connecting healthcare and nutrition to fight...
No Kings Day returns March 28 with expected record-breaking turnout as millions rally nationwide, blending Revolutionary-era ideals with modern concerns over executive power and the future...
Virginia voters face a critical April 21 decision on redistricting that could reshape political power, but confusing messaging, controversial mailers, and shifting election timelines are clouding...
A rare and valuable art collection valued at $371,000 featuring works by renowned Black artists has been donated to Hampton University Museum, strengthening one of the...
A Southampton County Black farming family is fighting to keep its land while launching a $30,000 GoFundMe campaign to build a “Farm Store Market” aimed at...
Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., celebrating the life of a towering civil rights leader whose activism bridged generations—from the movement led...
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.
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