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...
Starting in 2026, the National Park Service will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth — two holidays that honor...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is unveiling “Giants,” an exhibition drawn from the personal collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz — featuring...
With holiday events often centered on drinks, experts warn that overindulging can lead to serious health risks, impaired judgment, and dangerous consequences — so it’s vital...
From the early 1900s through the 1950s, family-owned Black hotels like the Wheaton Hotel and the Tatum Inn provided essential lodging, community, and economic opportunity in...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped established political, business and community figures — including a leading Black Chamber of Commerce president — for her transition team, signaling...
Roxanne Brown will make history on March 1, 2026, as the first Black person and the first woman ever elected international president of the United Steelworkers,...
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.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
