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A South Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate won't apologize for comments denying the central role of slavery for the Civil War.

It’s no wonder that Trump’s Twitter fingers have been silent about Black unemployment since Friday morning.

The RNC pledges loyalty to Trump—even after his hateful comments about Haiti and African nations.

Pastor Leon Benjamin criticizes CBC members who didn't applaud the president's State of the Union Speech.

Two New York City lawmakers introduced a bill that would block felons from seeking elected office.

Michelle Obama dished on exactly what Melania Trump gave her as a gift during an awkward exchange at last year's inauguration.

Trump touted his racist resentment toward Black and brown people during his first State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Black women have shown many women, including Melania Trump, what to do when their relationships are not right.

President Donald Trump will hit the theme “building a safe, strong and proud America” for his first official State of the Union address.