From TikTok videos to Zoom calls, every digital action fuels massive data storage and energy demands. Data centers aren’t villains—they’re the backbone of our connected lives,...
Prostate cancer strikes African-American men at higher rates than any other group. In this powerful first-person account, a survivor shares his journey and highlights why awareness,...
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city reflects on loss, survival, and resilience while confronting the lessons of government failure and the strength...
Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest reimagines Kurosawa’s High and Low with Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky. Despite a shaky start, the film finds its...
Newport News will celebrate the 34th Annual Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival on September 5-6, featuring the Hampton University Marching Force, keynote speaker and Grand...
The Sickle Cell Association of Hampton Roads will host the 32nd Annual “Every Step Counts” Walk for Sickle Cell at Norfolk State University on September 13,...
More Black Americans are living past 100, with many crediting their faith, resilience, and healthy habits for their longevity. From Kathleen Owens Simmons in Norfolk to...
Michael Vick’s first game as Norfolk State’s head coach drew a packed house and national spotlight on ESPNU, but the Spartans fell 27-7 to Towson in...
Virginia State University professor and author Dr. Latorial Faison has been nominated for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for her book Nursery Rhymes in Black, a powerful...
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...
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.
