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Virginia Beach News May 23, 2026

Digital Download: Truth in the Digital Age

Delegate Cliff Hayes examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping public trust, warning that digital literacy, verified sources, and transparency are critical to protecting truth in the modern information age.
#ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalLiteracy #AI #Misinformation #TruthInMedia #TechNews #AIethics #DigitalTrust #MediaLiteracy #CliffHayes #InformationAge #TrustedSources #TechnologyAndSociety #FutureOfMedia
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Virginia Beach News May 14, 2026

Kiggans Riles Dems With Interview Suggestion On “Cotton-Picking Hands”

Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing criticism from Virginia Democrats and Black political leaders after agreeing during a radio interview with a host who used the phrase “cotton-picking hands” while discussing Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
#JenKiggans #HakeemJeffries #VirginiaPolitics #HamptonRoads #DemocraticBlackCaucus #PoliticalControversy #Redistricting #CongressionalRace #VirginiaNews #Election2026
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Virginia Beach News January 31, 2026

Trending In America: Record-high Share Of 40-Year-Olds Never Married

A growing share of Americans are reaching age 40 without ever marrying, with the trend especially pronounced among African Americans. New Pew Research data highlights shifting attitudes, economic pressures, and long-term implications for family life and aging in the U.S.
#MarriageTrends #SingleAt40 #BlackAmerica #PewResearch #RelationshipsToday #DemographicShift #FamilyStructure #TrendingInAmerica
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Virginia Beach News December 25, 2025

Holiday Film On Lifetime Penned By HBCU Alum

Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father, legendary HBCU professor Dr. Osiefield Anderson, whose teachings and spirit shape the movie’s emotional core. #DeckTheHallways, #HBCUExcellence, #BlackFilmmakers, #FAMU, #LifetimeMovies, #HolidayFilm, #BlackCinema, #LegacyStory
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Virginia Beach News August 7, 2025

The Digital Download: Why Black and Brown Communities Must Embrace AI

Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. urges Black and Brown communities to embrace and shape AI technologies to ensure equity, opportunity, and generational wealth in the rapidly evolving digital future.
#AIForEquity #BlackTechFutures #BrownVoicesInTech #DigitalJustice #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInclusion #SilverRights #AIAndCivilRights #CliffHayes #TheDigitalDownload
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Virginia Beach News July 10, 2025

1940-2025: Dr. Richard A. Singletary Leaves Legacy of Excellence

Dr. Richard A. Singletary, founder of Portsmouth’s African Art Museum and a lifelong educator, musician, and cultural scholar, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence, global scholarship, and quiet leadership.
#DrRichardSingletary #BlackArtsLegacy #PortsmouthVA #AfricanArtMuseum #MusicEducation #BlackEducators #ArtsInVirginia #RenaissanceMan #CulturalPreservation #LegacyOfExcellence
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Virginia Beach News June 21, 2025

Search Underway to Replace Norfolk Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s abrupt removal as Norfolk superintendent has ignited community concern as the district faces school closures and lingering achievement gaps, with a search now underway for new leadership.
#NorfolkPublicSchools #DrByrdsong #SchoolBoard #EducationLeadership #TitleISchools #VirginiaEducation #AcademicAchievement #SchoolClosures #NPS #CommunityVoices
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Virginia Beach News June 12, 2025

Don’t Get Distracted: 5 Trump Policies To Watch Now

While headlines spotlight Trump’s feud with Elon Musk, advocates warn that GOP-backed policies quietly threaten Black health care, jobs, civil rights, and communities nationwide.
#TrumpPolicies #BlackHealthMatters #StopVoterSuppression #EnvironmentalJustice #DEIRollback #TravelBanAlert #BlackLivesUnderAttack #GOPBillWatch #ProtectBlackCommunities
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Virginia Beach News March 9, 2025

900 Strong Men To Host Its 14th Scholarship and Community Breakfast; Norfolk Mayor Is Keynote Speaker

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual 900 Men Strong Scholarship and Community Services Awards Breakfast on April 12. Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for male high school students striving for academic excellence.
#900MenStrong #EducationMatters #HamptonRoads #ScholarshipOpportunity #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityLeadership #MakingADifference
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Virginia Beach News February 10, 2025

February Is American Heart Month: “Go Red for Women” Luncheon To Raise Awareness; Award Four

The American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads Go Red for Women Luncheon on February 14 will bring over 400 attendees together to raise awareness and funds for women’s heart health. Featuring CNN’s Laura Coates as the keynote speaker, a survivor fashion show, and the Live Fierce Awards, the event aims to combat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women.
#GoRedForWomen #HeartHealth #AmericanHeartMonth #WomensHealth #LiveFierce #HamptonRoads #LauraCoates #HeartDiseaseAwareness
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