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.
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.
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History
The White House planned to mark Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration on the South Lawn on Monday, June 10.
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, Medgar Evers Among Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Mother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and civil rights activist Medgar Evers are among those being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.
Petition with Nearly 3,000 Signatures Urges President Biden to Pardon Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
The petition calls on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced in May on fraud charges.
President Biden Signs Legislation Banning TikTok
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday approving the ban of TikTok, adding significant pressure on the platform to find a new owner.
President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College
President Joe Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, a significant event as he seeks to strengthen ties with the diverse coalition that played a pivotal role in his election to the White House.
Biden Administration Takes Step to Curb Credit Card Fees, Bridge Racial Disparities
The Biden administration has unveiled a proposal to cap credit card late fees at $8, challenging the longstanding issue of “junk fees” that disproportionately affect people of color and minorities.
Biden-Harris Campaign Appoints Black Media Director for Voter Outreach
The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has hired Jasmine Harris as the Director of Black Media. Harris, who previously held a similar role for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.