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White House Agenda Depends On Navigating Congressional Thicket

Infrastructure Deal Centers Racial Equity

Senior Advisor to the president, Cedric Richmond, said the bipartisan infrastructure framework was designed to address issues disproportionately impacting Black…

2 days ago

08.01.21

'Moral Failure': Cori Bush Rips Eviction Moratorium Inaction

Drawing on her own experience as a previously unhoused person, the freshman lawmaker from Missouri demanded action on the CDC…

2 days ago

08.01.21

Nina Turner Campaigns Ahead Of Special Democratic Primary In Ohio's 11th Congressional District

Congressional Candidate Nina Turner Wants To 'Go Bolder'

Ahead of the Democratic primary in Ohio's 11th Congressional District, Nina Turner says providing opportunities for constituents has no political…

3 days ago

07.31.21

LeVar Burton Hosting 'Jeopardy!' Is Pure Black Joy

Burton finally took the stage Monday as guest host of the long-running quiz show, bringing the warmth and nostalgia millions…

4 days ago

08.01.21

Police Brutality Threatens Atlanta's Image As Black Mecca

A local attorney sparked a conversation about whether Atlanta is really a mecca for Black people after a video surfaced…

5 days ago

07.29.21

Minneapolis City Council Announces Support For Dismantling Police Department After Death Of George Floyd

Police Reform Is On The Ballot In Minneapolis

A grassroots campaign to change the way the city administers public safety won a victory last week, successfully adding a…

7 days ago

07.28.21

Civil Rights Leader Bob Moses Dies At 86

A lifelong educator, Moses inspired multiple generations to organize for equity and justice, leaving behind a legacy of servant leadership…

1 week ago

07.30.21

African Americans In South Celebrate Obama's Historic Win

Save Voting Rights, Save Democracy

Celebrated last November for saving Democracy, Black organizers and the voters they mobilized will not rest until federal voting rights…

1 week ago

07.27.21

New Environmental Justice Mandate For Federal Agencies

Brenda Mallory, the first Black chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, says new guidance for the Justice40 Initiative gives…

1 week ago

07.24.21

Lil Nas X Wants To End Cash Bail

With his latest single, "Industry Baby," the rapper launched a fundraiser for The Bail Project to raise money and awareness…

1 week ago

07.27.21

Senate Rules Committee Holds Field Heating In Atlanta On Georgia Voting Laws

Georgia GOP Removed Black Election Board Members: Report

A well-respected expert in election administration and voting rights, Ms. Helen Butler, testified at Monday's Senate hearing about her removal…

2 weeks ago

07.21.21

Democrats Hold Unprecedented Virtual Convention From Milwaukee

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Launches Senate Bid

Running tough races his entire life, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes aims to make sure people have the tools and…

2 weeks ago

07.21.21

Policing Black People, Technically

A review of data from several cities suggests the gunshot detection system is an expensive flop, potentially exposing Black communities…

2 weeks ago

07.21.21

Fed Reserve Chair Powell Testifies Before House Select Subcommittee On Coronavirus Crisis

Clyburn Urges Biden To Accept Filibuster 'Carveout'

Clyburn echoed concerns about Senate obstruction on constitutional rights, calling for an exception to the filibuster.

3 weeks ago

07.13.21

Georgia Gov. Kemp Visits Chatham County Health Department As First Covid Vaccinations Are Administered

Five Times Gov. Brian Kemp Failed Georgians

Georgia's governor recently made his case for a second term in a sit-down with the Associated Press, but his record…

3 weeks ago

07.11.21

Alvin Bragg and Eric Adams with Al Sharpton at NAN HQ

Two Black Men Are Poised To Lead NYC

Alvin Bragg and Eric Adams joined Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network's Saturday rally, reflecting on their respective…

3 weeks ago

07.11.21

Madonna Compares Britney's Conservatorship To 'Slavery'

Pople wondering why Madonna hadn't weighed in on the controversy surrounding Britney Spears' conservatorship need to be careful what they…

3 weeks ago

07.10.21

Palo Alto Officers Sue City Claiming Racial Justice Mural Discriminates Against Them

BLM Mural Discriminates Against Cops, Lawsuit Claims

A group of police officers in Palo Alto, California sued the city, claiming a Black Lives Matter mural featuring an…

3 weeks ago

07.10.21