At 100 years old, Dr. Grady James continues to stand as a towering figure in Black journalism, shaping generations of media professionals at Norfolk State University...
Virginia Beach organizations will unite this season for a Kwanzaa Marketplace and an Emancipation Jubilee featuring Dr. Colita Fairfax, whose New Year’s Day address will explore...
First Baptist Church South Hill of Chesapeake gave a powerful $45,000 gift to Norfolk State University—$30,000 of which is earmarked to erase the graduation debts of...
Norfolk State University has received a groundbreaking $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — her second major donation to the school — to support scholarships,...
Award-winning film Rise of the Legion — directed by Adrian and April Woodard — brings to life the legacy of Norfolk State University’s Spartan Legion marching...
At Norfolk State University’s 90th Founders Day concert, Patti LaBelle delivered a stirring performance that honored decades of perseverance, Black excellence, and community—her voice soaring, her...
Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” capital campaign is on track to exceed its $90 million goal as the institution celebrates its 90th anniversary with...
Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy...
Norfolk State University celebrated its 114th Commencement on May 10, 2025, awarding diplomas to over 600 graduates with guest speaker Sheryl Lee Ralph delivering an empowering...
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.
