Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., 84, is stable at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as he manages progressive supranuclear palsy — and his family insists...
The New Chesapeake Men For Progress & Education Foundation’s 8th annual black-tie scholarship gala sold out for the third straight year, celebrating educational excellence, community mentors,...
Two new statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller now grace the Alabama Capitol grounds, honoring two trailblazing women who changed history. Sponsored by Rep. Laura...
With Democrats holding at least 64 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, Speaker Don Scott says the chamber will focus on voters’ top priorities—affordable housing,...
Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, warned that hunger and unmet basic needs are blocking student learning, and criticized federal delays of SNAP benefits...
The Norfolk NAACP celebrated the legacy of the Norfolk 17 during its 66th Annual Life Membership & Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring the courageous students who desegregated...
In a strongly worded letter, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson charges congressional leaders with using the government shutdown to pit 41.7 million Americans needing SNAP...
A week after Hurricane Melissa devastated western Jamaica, over 4.8 million tonnes of debris are blocking access to 27 isolated communities, stalling relief efforts across the...
Sen. Mark Warner explains why he opposed the Senate deal to end the government shutdown, citing Virginia’s heavy hit, soaring healthcare premiums and the administration’s “cruel”...
In a strategic partnership to boost healthcare talent in Hampton Roads, Tidewater Community College and the city of Norfolk have deployed four mobile labs through the...
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.
