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…
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment.
During the pilot program, members of the public can apply for courtroom seating through the online lottery.
The commutations apply to individuals who were placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic under the CARES Act.
Biden has appointed 62 Black judges, cementing his presidency as one focused on promoting equity and representation on the federal bench.
In 1972, Chisholm made history as the first Black candidate and woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.
Biden hopes that these measures will serve as a reminder of the U.S. commitment to fostering long-term African partnerships.
Walmart announced it would no longer consider race or gender when awarding supplier contracts or collecting demographic data for financing eligibility and grants.
The legislation represents a unifying effort to honor Chisholm’s legacy.
President Joe Biden addressed reporters, staffers, and supporters gathered to witness his final words on the transition of power.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed an anxious crowd at Howard University after conceding the presidential election to Donald Trump.
Major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence.
The Justice Department said it wants to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot free from discrimination, intimidation, and unlawful interference.
The decision reflects her deep connection to the renowned HBCU, where she says shaped her into the leader she is today.
Early voting data has begun to shed light on which states might see the most significant shifts—and, in some cases, repeat the razor-thin margins of 2020.
This year’s event, themed “Empowering Black Press, Communities, Families, and Voter Turnout,” marks the Black Press’s 197th anniversary, just three years shy of its bicentennial.
The liftoff from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s first passenger flight in nearly two years.