President Trump’s firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and sweeping staff resignations have gutted programs vital to Black health, cutting HIV prevention, public health grants,...
Norfolk State rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Virginia State 34-31 in overtime before 22,396 fans at Price Stadium, giving head...
Del. Cliff Hayes brought Democratic fellowship and recognition to Portsmouth with his “Sunday Blue Crescendo” fundraiser at Rivers Casino, featuring top Virginia leaders, lively storytelling, and...
Issa Rae’s two-part HBO documentary “Seen & Heard” traces the evolution of African-American representation on television—from stereotypical beginnings to today’s creators fighting for storytelling ownership and...
Chesapeake has renamed Old Courtyard Park in honor of Judge Eileen A. Olds, the city’s first African-American woman judge and a nationally recognized legal leader who...
On the 62nd anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, thousands marched on Wall Street led by Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights leaders,...
Judge Cleo Powell, a trailblazer in Virginia’s legal system, will become the first Black woman to serve as chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, marking...
The New Journal and Guide celebrates its 125th anniversary by honoring community members at its 11th Annual Impacting Lives Ceremony on November 8, 2025, at the...
ongressman Bobby Scott hosted his annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News, marking the unofficial start of Virginia’s 2025 election season as Democrats rallied supporters and...
The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival in Miami featured a documentary on NJG cartoonist Walt Carr, highlighting his decades-long career and impact on Black journalism and...
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.
