The Trump administration has attacked the Smithsonian for teaching the truth about slavery, Jim Crow, and systemic racism, attempting to erase the scars of oppression from...
After losing a primary he calls unfair, Chesapeake Sheriff Dave Rosado vows to continue his re-election bid as a write-in candidate this November. #DaveRosado #ChesapeakeVA #WriteInRosado...
The Supreme Court has ruled Alabama’s redistricting violated the Voting Rights Act, marking a major win for Black voters and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in...
The SAVE Act could drastically change voter registration laws, potentially disenfranchising millions, particularly Black voters, women, and the poor, by requiring strict in-person proof of citizenship....
As the nation prepares to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., questions arise about whether the resurgence of conservative movements, led by figures like Donald Trump,...
Rep. Colin Allred highlights the importance of voting in safeguarding democracy, fighting voter suppression, and honoring the legacies of civil rights icons like John Lewis and...
As the November election approaches, Dr. John E. Warren urges undecided Black voters to remember the struggles and sacrifices made for their right to vote. Every...
A Republican lawsuit in North Carolina seeks to invalidate 225,000 registered voters lacking complete identification, disproportionately affecting Black voters. Civil rights groups are fighting the challenge....
The GOP's push on suspected voter fraud is revealed as an attempt to disenfranchise Black and Hispanic voters, according to a Washington Post study. With over...
Concerns arise over lack of early voting sites in minority neighborhoods, potentially suppressing voter access. Hashtags: #VoterSuppression #ChesapeakeVotes
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.
