Amid the Chaotic Speakership Debate in the House, A Star is Born
New York Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries provided a masterclass on leadership and served up a clear reminder of what an…
Record Number of People Signed up For Obamacare During 2022
A record number of people – nearly 11.5 million – signed up for insurance on HealthCare.gov – about 1.8 million…
How Some are Finding Success While Living on Less
It was supposed to be a part-time job. But the workload, travel requirements and responsibilities made Keturah Lee’s IT program…
Congress Considers Bill Making $60K the Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary…
Hakeem Jeffries becomes first Black American to lead major political party in Congress
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their party leader.
Smithsonian African American Museum Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther Costume in New Exhibit
A new exhibition debuting next spring at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will celebrate…
Biden honors Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Rev. Otis Moss with Lifetime Achievement Awards
National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has received the President Joseph R. Biden…
Inflation slamming Black America hard as families struggle with necessities
Black households are more exposed to inflation fluctuations than their White peers, according to a study published by the Federal Reserve…
President Biden issues executive order on abortion
With intense pressure from Democrats and constituents nationwide, President Biden signed an executive order attempting to ensure access to contraception…
Will Smith Issues Apology to Chris Rock and Family for Oscars Slap
Will Smith said he was “fogged out” and that he’s finally reached out to Chris Rock to formally apologize the…