Norfolk State University celebrates a $400,000 gift from TowneBank to support student-athlete scholarships. The TowneBank Endowed Athletic Success Fund will provide essential financial aid, reinforcing the...
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott has formed a bipartisan committee to study the impact of Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts on the state’s economy, particularly in...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will present its Annual Mayors’ Masked Ball on March 22, 2025, in Hampton Roads. Hosted at the Newport News Marriott,...
The American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14 will bring over 400 attendees together to raise awareness and funds for...
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with free Virginia Symphony Orchestra tribute concerts in Norfolk and Portsmouth, honoring Brenda Andrews and Tyrone T. Hines for...
Join Women Against Violence and the CVUU Social Justice Committee for a meaningful Kwanzaa celebration in Virginia Beach, highlighting the principle of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). The...
Ebony Wright, a longtime community activist, has made history as the first Black woman elected to the Suffolk City Council, representing the Sleepy Hole Borough. Wright’s...
Missy Elliott, a Portsmouth native and legendary music artist, was honored at the White House with the 2022 National Medal of the Arts. Congressman Bobby Scott...
In celebration of its 124th anniversary, the New Journal and Guide honored seven NAACP branches from Hampton Roads at the 10th Annual Impacting Lives Breakfast Ceremony,...
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute will host a free Prostate Cancer and Men's Health Awareness Fair on Sept. 28, featuring health screenings, discussions with former NFL...
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.
