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.
VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed an anxious crowd at Howard University after conceding the presidential election to Donald Trump.
America Votes as Nation Braces for Impact on Election Night
Major cities brace under the weight of both the election’s outcome and the threat of violence.
Justice Department Expands Protections for Voting Rights, Election Integrity
The Justice Department said it wants to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot free from discrimination, intimidation, and unlawful interference.
Kamala Harris to Spend Election Night at Howard University
The decision reflects her deep connection to the renowned HBCU, where she says shaped her into the leader she is today.
2024 Presidential Election on a Knife’s Edge as Early Votes Pour In
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.
Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities
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.
Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90
The liftoff from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s first passenger flight in nearly two years.