Juneteenth marks more than delayed freedom—it reflects the courageous efforts of Afro-Virginian soldiers and the complex, flawed path to emancipation. Dr. E. Curtis Alexander urges deeper...
Tom Cruise races against time in The Final Reckoning, the explosive and emotional finale to the 30-year Mission: Impossible saga, where nostalgia, stunts, and global stakes...
Chief Larry Boone recounts the personal and professional turmoil of leading Norfolk’s police force in the wake of George Floyd’s death—navigating trust, identity, and public unrest...
By Sean C. Bowers When it’s all broken: That’s when there will not be left a word to be spoken. One idiot accumulating all the power,...
Marvin Tupper Jones will explore the legacy of the Juneteenth Soldiers—USCT members who fought for freedom and justice during the Civil War—during a virtual event hosted...
Rev. Dr. J.B. Fleming, longtime pastor of Third Baptist Church and civic leader in Portsmouth, is remembered for decades of spiritual and community service after passing...
The month of April 2025 brings a series of impactful events to the Hampton Roads area, including the Norfolk NAACP officer installation, a job loss recovery...
The 8th Annual UNCF Hampton Roads Mayors’ Masked Ball gathered nearly 500 guests in Newport News to support higher education for students. With local mayors, top...
Further, and significantly, Trump’s order calls for the restoration of “monuments, memorials, statues, markers” that have been removed over the past five years. President Trump has...
Norfolk State University dominated the 2025 MEAC Tournament, claiming both the men’s and women’s basketball championships. The men edged out South Carolina State 66-65, while the...
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.
