Artificial intelligence powers everything from fraud alerts to streaming playlists, but generative AI is changing the game. Delegate Cliff Hayes breaks down the critical differences between...
Cleo Elaine Powell has made history again, becoming the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Sworn in during Women’s...
Understanding the 1 No Trump opening bid is essential to strong contract bridge play. This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down point ranges, hand requirements, and proper...
Virginia State University, Charlie Hill, HBCU Giving, VSU Honors College, Alumni Philanthropy, Black Education Leadership, Makola Abdullah, STEM Endowment, Historically Black Colleges A historic $1.5 million...
The ninth annual Hampton Roads Mayors’ Masked Ball returns March 7 at the Hilton Norfolk Main, uniting regional leaders, corporate partners, and HBCU advocates for an...
Delegate Cliff Hayes argues that requiring verified .gov domains for Virginia government agencies is a critical step toward stronger cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and public trust, aligning...
Country music’s foundation runs deeper than commonly told. From DeFord Bailey’s harmonica on the Grand Ole Opry stage to the Black bluesmen who shaped Hank Williams...
Tidewater Community College has become the first institution in Virginia to receive Sponsored State-Registered Apprenticeship designation, launching a regional consortium aimed at tackling workforce shortages and...
The closing of the Richmond Free Press marks the end of a 34-year pillar of Virginia’s Black Press. Founded by Ray Boone and led by Jean...
A state commission examining how public universities displaced Black communities held its first public event at Virginia Union University, spotlighting the Emmy-winning documentary “Uprooted” and confronting...
This week’s Bridge Corner breaks down responses to one-level opening bids, giving players a clear roadmap for point count, major suit fits, and proper raises. Plus,...
Frederick McKinley Jones transformed modern life in ways most Americans never realize. From revolutionizing movie sound systems to inventing mobile refrigeration that powers today’s global food...
After 35 years representing the District of Columbia, Eleanor Holmes Norton will retire next year, closing a historic chapter as the “Dean” of the Congressional Black...
Long before country music became a billion-dollar industry, DeFord Bailey helped define its sound. As the first star of the Grand Ole Opry, the harmonica virtuoso...
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.
