As the 119th sesion of Congress prepares to convene in January, the Democratic Party is set to welcome 22 newly elected officials, marking a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of the legislative body. Among these fresh faces, seven are Black representatives, reflecting a growing diversity within the party and its commitment to representing a broader spectrum of the American populace.
Browsing: Feature
A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor’s boisterous children was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for her manslaughter conviction.
As the 100th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s birth approaches on November 30, a growing effort to honor her legacy is taking shape. Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and a trailblazer for equality and justice, remains a powerful symbol of courage and leadership. The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act, spearheaded by Senator Laphonza Butler, is moving closer to passage with bipartisan support.
Enid Pinkney, a renowned activist and historian, has been honored with a street named after her near the Historic Hampton House in Miami. This tribute recognizes her lifelong dedication to preserving and celebrating Black history in Miami.
The entire eastern half of the nation is forecast to see below – average temperatures (in blue) during the frist several days of December.
I met Vincent Pascoe on a beautiful, balmy Saturday afternoon to conduct an interview about his life; his warm smile and calm demeanor is a testament to how he has overcome adversity and moved forward in life. It is a story of a young Black boy who willed himself to a better life and has persevered through the storm to become the man he is today. This is Vincent’s Pascoe’s story.
The school called 911 and rushed the child to the hospital as a precaution. However, the child’s mother disputes the official account, alleging her son was intentionally “hanged.”
You may have grown up hearing one of Ella Jenkins’ signature tunes, like “You’ll Sing A Song and I’ll Sing A Song.” And you may have then played her music for your own children. Jenkins, who was known as “the first lady of children’s music,” died on Saturday at her residence in Chicago. She was 100.
Neo-Nazis marching through Columbus, Ohio, hurling racial slurs, and the toxic rhetoric earlier this month at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, filled with racist comments, illustrate the consequences of his leadership.
In 2024, enrollment in ACA marketplaces reached historic highs, with over 45 million nationwide now enrolled in ACA-related coverage—a 46% increase since 2021 and more than three times the enrollment since the ACA’s early years in 2014.