Most influential Black politicians in American history
It goes without saying that Barack Obama is one of the most popular and famous politicians in American politics. Before his ...
A Black transgender woman’s testimony helped ratify the 14th Amendment. Then conservatives began attacking her identity
Frances Thompson’s testimony in 1866 came at a critical time, as the nation weighed whether to expand equal constitutional ...
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett at the 40th annual Black History Month breakfast
Anne Marie Hochhalter, a survivor of the Columbine High School mass shooting, died Sunday of natural causes, her former ...
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginia’s first black congresswoman
In February 2023, history was made in the Commonwealth as elected Democrat Jennifer McCllelan soared to victory in a race to ...
CT congresswoman leads effort to declare racism a public health crisis in US
As President Donald Trump attempts to eliminate any consideration of race, a new federal effort is underway to recognize the ...
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Pressley reintroduces reparations bill during Black History Month
For many Americans, Black History Month is a time of reflection. For Rep. Ayanna Pressley, it’s a time of action. At a Feb.
Black History Month 2025: Mass. Rep. Pressley files ‘long overdue’ reparations bill
"This bill is not a symbolic gesture, but rather a meaningful step for repairing the deep structural injustices," U.S. Rep.
HBCU commissioners reach out to Congress for help as legislation threatens their programs
The commissioners of four major historically Black conferences have sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus ...
40th annual Black History Month observance breakfast sells out in Columbus
The program was filled with inspiring speeches, cultural performances and moments of reflection on Black History.