Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of...
The NAACP Virginia State Conference is denouncing a federal civil rights investigation into George Mason University’s DEI practices as a politically motivated attack targeting its first...
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint has been elected to lead the NNPA, pledging to unify and modernize the 85-year-old Black Press...
The National Urban League's 2025 State of Black America report exposes a coordinated assault on civil rights, democracy, and equity, while highlighting rising leaders fighting to...
From regenerative farming to rainwater recycling and Chesapeake Bay protection, three Black environmentalists—Thelonius Cook, Tyrone Jarvis, and Otis Jones—are blazing trails in Virginia’s fight for sustainability....
At 100 years old, Coach Horace S. Savage Jr. is more than a sportsman—he’s a Portsmouth icon whose legacy of leadership, education, and excellence deserves a...
The Congressional Black Caucus has joined forces with the Black Press of America to hold Target accountable for scaling back its diversity efforts, as the retail...
Through a heartfelt partnership between the Cousinz Festival and Dominion Energy, Norfolk’s Staten family received critical home upgrades just in time for summer heat, highlighting the...
Portsmouth is recruiting freelance videographers to document the city’s stories, with hopes of producing award-worthy content that highlights local culture, history, and community life. #PortsmouthVA #FreelanceVideographer...
From Baltimore to Los Angeles, Black mayors are leading historic drops in violent crime through evidence-based strategies and community partnerships, but national media coverage remains minimal....
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.
