A Virginia health advocate and two-time stroke survivor is urging lawmakers to pass the Sodium Warning Label Bill, legislation aimed at requiring restaurants to disclose high...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
The U.S. Postal Service will release two new Black Heritage Forever® stamps in January 2026, honoring boxing legend and global activist Muhammad Ali and literary pioneer...
The New Journal and Guide has launched a 15-month strategic campaign to strengthen its mission-driven journalism, expand digital offerings, fortify community engagement, and honor the legacy...
Utility rates are rising across the country, and Virginia residents are not immune. New data show millions of Americans facing higher electric and natural gas bills...
Beyoncé has officially entered the billionaire ranks, becoming one of the few Black American women to reach that level through entertainment and ownership. Her rise reflects...
Former NFL standouts Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson ignited a major attendance surge during the 2025 HBCU football season, with Norfolk State seeing record-setting crowds and...
In a creative holiday poem, Delegate Cliff Hayes reframes the Twelve Days of Christmas through the lens of modern technology, highlighting cybersecurity, digital access, and responsible...
Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father,...
In a candid interview with Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses The Look, a visually rich book that goes beyond fashion to explore identity,...
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.
