Booker T. Washington High School celebrated the dedication of its new turf field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring school and city leaders, before hosting a dramatic...
The New Journal and Guide celebrates its 125th anniversary by honoring community members at its 11th Annual Impacting Lives Ceremony on November 8, 2025, at the...
As technology prices climb in 2025—from gaming consoles to cloud services—families and businesses face new financial pressures. Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. shares strategies to manage costs...
The 42nd Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival drew a record-breaking sold-out crowd to Town Point Park, where fans enjoyed performances by Boney James, Brian Culbertson, and other...
A federal court halted the Education Department’s abrupt termination of the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium’s grant, ordering reinstatement—a vital win for educational equity championed by the NAACP...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving...
Shelton Muhammad is sounding the alarm as his Virginia farm faces threats he says stem from white supremacist efforts to strip Black families of land ownership....
In a passionate reflection, Dr. John E. Warren urges African-American communities and institutions to recommit to supporting the Black Press as a vital force for truth,...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s passing marks a profound loss, but his role as Theo Huxtable reminds us of the power and legacy of Black sitcoms that shaped culture...
The NBA paid tribute to Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton during the 2025 Draft for their groundbreaking roles as the league's first Black...
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.
