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...
Generation Z — now the rising largest living generation in the U.S. — is emerging as a pivotal force in elections and social movements, as their...
Virginia is modernizing its elections with certified optical-scan systems, strict wireless restrictions, and statistically rigorous risk-limiting audits — all aimed at safeguarding every vote and preserving...
For Black children growing up in the 1970s through the 1990s, childhood meant freedom, community and outdoor play — not screens — and those memories still...
Abigail Spanberger (D) – 1st Woman Governor Ghazala Hashmi (D) – 1st Muslim Lt. Governor Jay Jones (D) – 1st Black Attorney General **** Yes –...
A Virginia Beach church has launched a bold fundraising campaign, “Virginia for Jamaica,” mobilizing its congregation and community partners to send aid and relief supplies to...
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.
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