Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey, Others in one of His Final Acts of Presidency
Former President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., a seminal figure in the civil rights movement.
Biden Seeks to Correct Historical Wrongs with Commutation of 2,500 Sentences
President Joe Biden hopes to finally correct the historical and devastating blunder of his 1994 Crime Bill that disproportionately affected African Americans.
President Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a Half-Century of Public Service
President Biden encouraged Americans to continue building on the progress achieved, ending with a call to unity.
Los Angeles’ Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires
The destruction in Altadena mirrors the broader devastation caused by the wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Final Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The Biden-Harris Administration has also implemented broader reforms to address the root causes of medical debt.
Congressional Black Caucus Ushers in New Era with Record Membership and Historic Firsts
Among them were groundbreaking figures, including two Black women Senators and two Black U.S. House members from Alabama serving simultaneously for the first time.
These New Texas Laws Went into Effect on Jan. 1, 2025
It’s a new year and with 2025 comes new laws in the state of Texas.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President and Global Humanitarian, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States and later redefined the role of an ex-president through decades of humanitarian work.
Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Create New Federal Judgeships
President Joe Biden has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created dozens of new federal judicial positions.
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe Biden’s historic action in commuting 37 federal death sentences. The group proclaimed that Biden has taken an “unequivocal stand against one of the most flawed and inhumane mechanisms of the U.S. criminal legal system.” “President Biden took a historic and courageous step in addressing the failed death…
Senator Borris L. Miles Receives National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ ‘Legislator of the Year’ Award
Senator Borris L. Miles recently received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ (NBCSL) “Legislator of the Year” Award.
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment.
Supreme Court Opens Public Access Through Online Lottery as Standing Line Tradition Ends
During the pilot program, members of the public can apply for courtroom seating through the online lottery.
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in Modern History, Offering Second Chances to Nearly 1,500 Individuals
The commutations apply to individuals who were placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic under the CARES Act.
Biden’s Legacy Secured with Record-Setting Black Judicial Appointments
Biden has appointed 62 Black judges, cementing his presidency as one focused on promoting equity and representation on the federal bench.
Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy
In 1972, Chisholm made history as the first Black candidate and woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.
Biden Announces $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid and $600 Million for African Infrastructure Investments
Biden hopes that these measures will serve as a reminder of the U.S. commitment to fostering long-term African partnerships.
Walmart Ends Diversity Commitments as Trump Policies Stoke Division
Walmart announced it would no longer consider race or gender when awarding supplier contracts or collecting demographic data for financing eligibility and grants.
Momentum Builds for Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Ahead of Centennial
The legislation represents a unifying effort to honor Chisholm’s legacy.
President Biden Calls for Unity in Post-Election Speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.