No Longer In Power, Mitch McConnell Drops Senate Filibuster Demand
Mitch McConnell dropped his demand that Democrats maintain the Senate filibuster giving Vice President Kamala Harris the tie-breaking vote in the Senate...
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Rep. Jackson Lee Reintroduces Legislation To Explore Reparations For Black Americans
The Texas representative reintroduced the legislation to Congress as the new Biden-Harris administration transitions into the White House. ...
Congress Agrees On Second Relief Package Including Second Stimulus Check, Weekly Federal Unemployment Benefit
Lawmakers have agreed on a second coronavirus relief package, including a $600 stimulus check and a $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit....
Former New York Jets and Oakland Raiders Player Burgess Owens Wins Utah’s 4th Congressional District
Former NFL player and Black Republican Burgess Owens won Utah's 4th Congressional District after beating Democratic incumbent Ben McAdams....
Cori Bush Makes History As First Black Congresswoman In Missouri
Cori Bush has become the first Black Congresswoman in Missouri after winning a House seat in the state's 1st Congressional District, which includes St. Louis...
Chamber of Commerce Pushes Congress To Address Race-Based Gaps
The Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members of Congress Tuesday formally endorsing 13 bills in Congress that would close opportunity gaps for Black...
A Record Number Of Black Women Are Running For Congress
A record number of Black women have thrown their hats into politics and are running for Congress, in what has become an increasing trend...
From Prison to Politics: This Formerly Incarcerated Black Woman Is Running For Congress In Tennessee
Keeda Haynes spent nearly four years behind bars. Now she's vying to become the first Black woman to represent Tennessee in Congress....
Sen. Nikema Williams To Replace John Lewis On November Ballot
The Georgia Democratic Party has tapped Nikema Williams out of more than 100 candidates to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in...
Black Lives Matter Advocates Running for Congress in 2020 Share Advice to Keep People Politically Engaged
Black Lives Matter advocates, some of how have been on the front lines, are encouraging people to let their voices be heard at the polls....