Former NFL star and Newport News native Antoine Bethea celebrates the grand opening of the Safe Haven Empowerment Center, providing at-risk youth with mentorship, education, and...
Oronde Andrews, the new athletic director at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA, combines a passion for education, sports, and character-building to inspire students...
Abraham Mitchell, affectionately known as "Mr. CIAA," passed away at age 95, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant fashion, community pride, and an enduring impact on...
Michael Vick, now head coach at Norfolk State University, is building a powerhouse football program with a coaching staff that includes three former NFL players and...
The Eaton Canyon fires in Los Angeles County have devastated Altadena, a historic Black community rooted in the Civil Rights Movement. Over 1,000 structures, including Black-owned...
Bishop T.D. Jakes delivered an emotional New Year’s Eve sermon, marking his return to the pulpit weeks after surviving a life-threatening health emergency and emergency surgery....
The Virginia NAACP has unveiled its 2025 legislative agenda, focusing on criminal justice reform, education equity, economic opportunity, housing stability, and safeguarding reproductive freedom ahead of...
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...
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.
