Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, empowering professionals across industries to work smarter, faster, and more strategically while redefining productivity in the digital age....
ForKids’ 25th Annual Art Auction in Norfolk shattered expectations, raising more than $2 million to support families facing homelessness as community demand continues to rise. #NorfolkVA...
Dining workers at Norfolk State and Virginia State are pushing to unionize, joining a growing wave of campus labor organizing across Virginia as employees demand fair...
No Kings Day returns March 28 with expected record-breaking turnout as millions rally nationwide, blending Revolutionary-era ideals with modern concerns over executive power and the future...
Virginia voters face a critical April 21 decision on redistricting that could reshape political power, but confusing messaging, controversial mailers, and shifting election timelines are clouding...
A new memoir, It’s Never Too Late, captures Marla Gibbs’s highs and lows—from breaking barriers on The Jeffersons to receiving her flowers at 94—and shows how...
This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down the Stayman convention and how High Card Points guide responses to a 1 No Trump opening bid, helping players make...
Celebrate Women’s History Month with engaging children’s books that highlight courage, activism, and historical impact—from trailblazing girls to influential queens shaping the past. #WomensHistoryMonth #BookReview #ChildrensBooks...
The Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Norfolk State University student journalist Louis A. Boone, whose promising future was cut short...
Former NFL star Ervin “Blue Print” Parker felt called to build the Blue Print Leadership Academy. Now celebrating its 25th year, his nonprofit empowers rural Black youth with...
A critical analysis of Donald Trump’s foreign policy examines a surge in U.S. military actions across multiple regions, raising questions about campaign promises versus governing realities...
A powerful independent film, “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” screened at Norfolk’s Naro Cinema, exposing the U.S. military’s environmental impact while sparking dialogue on justice, war, and global...
The Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Norfolk State University student journalist Louis A. Boone, whose promising future was cut short...
Congressman Bobby Scott led a solemn moment of silence in Congress honoring Lt. Col. Brandon Shah following the tragic shooting at Old Dominion University, as 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.
