A statue of civil rights pioneer Barbara Rose Johns was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol, representing Virginia and honoring her 1951 student protest that helped shape...
In Bloom How You Must, Tara Pringle Jefferson blends history, wellness, and candid guidance to offer Black women a powerful self-care roadmap rooted in legacy, resilience,...
As festive lights go up and holiday shopping surges, so do scams — from forged delivery texts to cloned-voice calls, fake charities, fraudulent gift-card schemes, and...
Virginia Tech’s decision to dissolve the Ujima living-learning community at the end of the 2025-26 academic year has left Black students lamenting the loss of a...
In “A Great Generation,” Dr. Wornie Reed reflects on the courage of the people who joined the 1961 Freedom Rides — black and white alike —...
Virginia’s tax code must evolve with the digital economy. Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. explains how closing the Emerging Markets Digital Fair Share Gap will ensure high-value...
This holiday season, starting a conversation about family medical history can be more than a tradition — it can be lifesaving. Knowing your family's patterns of...
Pamela A. Smith, the first Black woman to permanently lead the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, announced she will resign effective December 31, 2025 — bringing to...
From the early 1900s through the mid-20th century, Norfolk’s Black-owned hotels formed the backbone of the Church Street business district, offering safety, dignity, and opportunity during...
The attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have never been solely about cost or coverage — race has always been under the surface. From its...
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.
