Vernon E. Jordan, civil rights activist, passes at 85
A smooth, polished and elegant style characterized Vernon E. Jordan Jr.’s political comportment, as well as his personal demeanor.
Crisis in Texas: Winter storm leaves lasting impact
Residents in Houston are still dealing with the aftermath of a rare winter storm and low temperatures that hit the area last week.
Dr. Ralph Bunche: A Hero of U.S. Diplomacy
Dr. Ralph Bunche: A Hero of U.S. Diplomacy
There’s a riot going on: St. Louis inmates want their voices heard
Inmates at a jail in downtown St. Louis had enough. Conditions. Treatment. It was enough. And they displayed it in the only way they know how.
Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, dies at 76
Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, dies at 76
COVID-19 financial scams on the rise
With many people experiencing COVID-19-related financial challenges, cybercriminals have unfortunately been preying on the situation.
Elder who survived COVID turns 103
Della Hathorne of Guthrie, Okla. has a lot to celebrate as she turns 103.
Violent arrest and pepper-spraying of 9-year-old girl causes national outrage
The recent brutal arrest and pepper-spraying of a 9-year-old Black girl in Rochester, N.Y. caught on video is causing national outrage and major changes in policing.
Hank Aaron remembered as advocate for higher education at HBCU Talladega College
World-famous baseball right fielder Henry Louis Aaron, also known as “Hammerin’ Hank,” died Jan. 22, 2021, in Atlanta
American hero Eugene Goodman receives promotion
Black Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman, who was noted for his bravery during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, received a promotion to acting deputy House sergeant-at-arms.
National Civil Rights Museum celebrates King holiday virtually
The National Civil Rights Museum presents King Day: A Virtual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday on Jan. 18.
U.S. Attorney Seeking Sedition and Conspiracy Charges in Aftermath of Capitol Riot
U.S. Attorney Seeking Sedition and Conspiracy Charges in Aftermath of Capitol Riot
A second impeachment of Trump looms
A second impeachment of Trump looms
Calls to end death penalty grow after Brandon Bernard execution
Public outcry from big names, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, to spare the life of Brandon Bernard fell on deaf ears as he was executed on Dec. 10.
Demand that Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans Stop Blocking COVID-19 Relief
Demand that Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans Stop Blocking COVID-19 Relief
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