This Bookworm Review highlights two powerful books examining healthcare disparities affecting African Americans. Authors Nicole Carr and Dr. Kemi Doll explore systemic barriers, medical racism, and...
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a landmark package of sickle cell legislation, including the Queen Candis Act, establishing new education, awareness, and coordinated-care initiatives designed to improve...
The National Medical Association warns that a recent Supreme Court decision weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could harm both democratic representation and public...
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...
Virginia Natural Gas President & CEO Shannon O. Pierce will chair the 2026 Hampton Roads Heart Ball, leading community efforts to expand equitable health, support research...
Terrance Afer-Anderson’s award-winning film The Black Walnut amplifies prostate cancer disparities among African-American men, inspiring screenings, advocacy, and national dialogue on health equity. #ProstateCancer #BlackWalnutFilm #MensHealth...
President Trump’s firing of CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and sweeping staff resignations have gutted programs vital to Black health, cutting HIV prevention, public health grants,...
Former President Joe Biden’s advanced prostate cancer diagnosis is reigniting urgent conversations around racial disparities in treatment and outcomes for Black men across the U.S. #ProstateCancer...
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...
A recent study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting highlights alarming disparities in pain management among Black patients recovering from surgery. Black patients are 29%...
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.
