On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley made history by becoming the first African American mayor elected in Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Sam Yorty with 56%
On May 28, 1934, Betty Shabazz was born in Detroit. A civil rights activist, educator, and wife of Malcolm X, she was born Betty Dean
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, a gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at 94, according to the Associated
Memorial Day is observed on Monday, but according to the Washington Post, one of the earliest known commemorations occurred on May 1, 1865, in Charleston,
The Pentagon has ordered all military libraries to review and remove books related to diversity, anti-racism and gender issues by Wednesday, according to the Associated
According to the Associated Press, the Justice Department announced Wednesday it will cancel consent decrees with Minneapolis and Louisville that aimed to reform policing after
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at age 75, his family announced, according to CNN. In a statement, the family said Connolly
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race. In
According to the Associated Press, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill to create a commission to study slavery reparations, calling it a difficult decision
Today is National Malcolm X Day, a moment to honor one of the most fearless and visionary leaders in Black history. Malcolm X was born
According to The Washington Post, Democrat John Ewing Jr. pulled off an upset in Omaha, defeating three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become the city’s
On May 14, 1963, 22-year-old Arthur Ashe made history by becoming the first African American selected for the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team. Ashe’s breakthrough
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