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KY Legislator Attica Scott Launches Bid For Congress

Attica Scott pledges to represent all corners of Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District, prioritizing the needs of traditionally vulnerable communities.

by Anoa Changa

07.08.21

Black Voters Matter Launches Juneteenth Freedom Ride Tour

Launching on Juneteenth, the "Blackest" bus in the country and local and national partners will tour 9 southern cities to…

by Anoa Changa

06.15.21

US Census Suspends Field Work During Coronavirus Outbreak

What 2020 Census Results Mean For Black America

The U.S. Census Bureau has released partial data it collected last year showing data that will have a major impact…

by Anoa Changa

04.27.21

D.C. Statehood Bill Faces Uphill Battle In Senate

Civil rights leaders and justice organizations urged the Senate to vote in favor of the bill to ensure that voting…

by Charise Frazier

04.22.21

Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings Dies At 84

Hastings was one of Florida's most senior members in Congress and represented majority Black communities outside of Miami.

by Charise Frazier

04.06.21

Powell And Mnuchin Testify Before House Financial Services Committee

Capitol Police Investigating Maxine Waters Death Threats

Extremists left violent messages for Waters, calling her a "n----r b---h," and also threatened to kill her with an assault…

by Charise Frazier

03.05.21

Activists Demand Accountability In Minimum Wage Hike

The fight to increase the minimum wage is a racial and gender justice issue as a large majority of essential…

by Charise Frazier

03.01.21

Mckayla Wilkes' Campaign To Unseat Steny Hoyer Launches

Wilkes, 30, an activist and movement leader, recently launched her second campaign to run for Maryland's 5th Congressional District, in…

by Charise Frazier

02.19.21

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses Committee Assignments

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of her committee assignments on Thursday, following a contentious battle between Republicans and…

by Charise Frazier

02.05.21

Dems Fight To Raise The Miniumum Wage

Democrats in Congress reintroduced the Raise The Wage Act on Tuesday to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to…

by Charise Frazier

01.26.21

Civil Rights Groups Oppose Domestic Terror Laws Widened

Pointing to the availability of federal criminal statutes and other practices, civil rights leaders warn the Biden administration about the…

by Anoa Changa

01.21.21

Barack And Michelle Obama Speak At Obama Foundation Summit

All The Black People Involved With Inauguration Day

A group of Black leaders and entertainers will help the incoming Biden-Harris administration usher in a new chapter in America's…

by Charise Frazier

01.20.21

Black Dems Address White Supremacists In Congress

Over the last week Black lawmakers and civil rights advocacy groups expressed concerns about the role several Republican congressional members…

by Anoa Changa

01.15.21

'The New Georgia Is Real'

"It can no longer be denied: The new Georgia is real, here to stay and is essential to the efforts…

by Nsé Ufot

01.14.21

A banner towed by a plane calls for the impeachment of U.S.

House Formally Introduces Trump Articles Of Impeachment

Jackson Lee introduced Articles of Impeachment on Thursday in response to Wednesday's attack at the Capitol.

by Charise Frazier

01.11.21

Videos Show Capitol Police Complicit In Domestic Attack

Police showed extreme restraint and care for the mobs of domestic terrorists who stormed the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6.

by Charise Frazier

01.08.21

US dollars American Bills in Bundles On a Bright Yellow background.

Poll Shows Americans Want More Stimulus Money

Fifty-four percent of Democrats and 43 percent of Republicans said the stimulus checks aren’t enough, according to a new Morning…

by Charise Frazier

12.23.20

Politicians, Activists Rally In DC For Progressive Agenda For Biden Administration

Cori Bush Nominated To House Judiciary Committee

As a member of the House Judiciary Committee Bush will be among a group of legislators committed to oversee and…

by Charise Frazier

12.19.20

US Senate Honors Cathy Hughes' Leadership In Media

Urban One's founder and chairperson was praised in the Senate on Dec. 15 for her work in radio and media,…

by Charise Frazier

12.18.20

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications

Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes Honored By Congress

Urban One's founder and chairperson received a once in a lifetime acknowledgement honoring her trailblazing leadership spanning 40 years, during…

by Charise Frazier

12.10.20