On this day in Black history February 26:– In 1869 Congress passed the 15th amendment which granted Africa…
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Funeral, prayer services scheduled for Eddie Bernice Johnson
Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, a woman who fought for us in our communities will be laid to rest with a string of services that will begin Jan. 8 with a viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m…. Read more »
Biden remembers George Floyd on his 50th birthday, calls for Congress to pass meaningful police reform
ABC/JENN ACKERMANPresident Biden honored George Floyd on what would’ve been his 50th birthday releasing a statement…
A great day for America, a proud moment in our history: Stars, Congress members honor Ketanji Brown Jackson
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on Thursday after she was confirmed as the first Bl…
Stevie Wonder celebrates MLK Day calling for Congress to support voting rights
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Wonder ProductionsIn 1980 Stevie Wonder led the campaign to make Dr. Martin Luther Kin…
Lionel Richie to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty ImagesLionel Richie will be celebrated “All Night Long” at a gala event in March where he’…
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