Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks broke barriers on Jan. 3 as they were sworn in as U.S. Senators, representing Delaware and Maryland, respectively. #LisaBluntRochester #BlackWomenInPolitics...
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with free Virginia Symphony Orchestra tribute concerts in Norfolk and Portsmouth, honoring Brenda Andrews and Tyrone T. Hines for...
President Biden posthumously awarded Fannie Lou Hamer the Presidential Medal of Freedom, celebrating her transformative role in the fight for racial justice and voting rights in...
Hampton Roads On January 16, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, in partnership with Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, will present the 41st Annual Martin...
John Hanrahan's lecture at the Hampton History Museum will highlight civil rights landmarks from across America, offering an engaging journey through historic victories for equality. #CivilRightsHistory...
President Biden vetoed a bipartisan bill proposing 66 new federal judgeships, citing unresolved allocation concerns, sparking partisan debate over judicial appointments. #BidenVeto #JudicialAppointments #FederalJudiciary #PartisanPolitics #JUDGESAct...
Jimmy Carter, America’s longest-lived president, passed away at 100. His legacy spans from the White House to decades of humanitarian efforts worldwide. #JimmyCarter #USPresidents #HumanitarianLegacy #CampDavidAccords...
On January 20, 2025, MLK Day of Service aligns with Donald Trump’s inauguration, sparking a march for justice led by Rev. Al Sharpton. #MLKDay2025 #DayOfService #JusticeAndEquality...
Pharrell Williams joins UNESCO as a Goodwill Ambassador, pledging to promote education, culture, and youth empowerment through creative industries worldwide. #PharrellWilliams #UNESCO #GoodwillAmbassador #EducationForAll #CreativeIndustries #GlobalDiversity
A new UNCF report underscores the $16.5 billion economic impact of HBCUs, emphasizing their crucial role in social mobility and the urgent need for sustainable funding...
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.
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