This Day in Black History: May 16, 1929
John Conyers, Jr., an African-American politician and lawyer was born on May 16, 1929....
This Day in Black History: Jan. 12, 1971
The Congressional Black Caucus was organized on Jan. 12, 1971....
Clarke Loses Re-Election Bid; Conyers and Clay Trounce the Competition
Redistricting and colleague v. colleague matches cost Rep. Hansen Clarke his job....
Three Congressional Black Caucus Seats Up for Grabs Next Week
Reps. John Conyers, Hanson Clarke and Lacy Clay face colleagues and/or stiff competition in upcomin...
John Conyers Has a Redistricting Problem
Long-time CBC member John Conyers will have to run for his 25th term in a newly drawn district that...
Clarke to Run in Conyers’ Congressional District
A new redistricting map has Rep. Hansen Clarke running in a district now represented by Rep. John C...
Commentary: We Must End Poverty and Inequality in America
Rep. John Conyers says we must act to break the persistent link between poverty and the criminal ju...
Jesse Jackson Calls for Protest, Federal Action on Detroit Manager
Jesse Jackson and two Michigan congressmen are seeking to stop Gov. Rick Snyder’s appointment of an...
This Day in Black History: Jan. 6, 1989
Rep. John Conyers Jr. introduces bill H.R. 40, a legislation aimed at establishing a commission to ...
Commentary: Raise Minimum Wage and Help the Black Community
A new study argues that raising the stagnant minimum wage could help single mothers of color improv...
John Conyers Wife Implicated In Detroit Bribery Scandal
The wife of one of the most powerful members of Congress may be headed to jail....
Protestors Blast Democrat John Conyers
Protestors Blast Democrat John Conyers over bill requiring radio stations to pay record companies....
Detroit’s Money Woes Draw Support From Civil Rights Leaders
Civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rep. John Conyers are among those who oppose Michigan’s...
FYI: Table of Brotherhood Tour—Chicago
The Chevrolet and GM Foundation-sponsored event takes place on Saturday and will highlights pressin...
House Votes to Ease Visa Restrictions for Educated Immigrants
The House of Representatives recently voted in favor of a bill which would provide additional visas...
CBC Mainstays Challenged
Longtime lawmakers face new competition for posts they’ve served in for years....
Feds: Detroit Consultant Sam Was "Bagman" for Monica Conyers
In court | feds accuse Detroit city consultant Sam Riddle of being "bagman" for Monica Conyers....
Ex-Detroit councilwoman gets 37 months in prison
Ex-Detroit councilwoman gets 37 months in prison...
News| Politics | Congressman Accused of Using Staff to Baby-Sit
Posted April 13, 2006 –A stalwart member of the Congressional Black Caucus is in the hot seat over ...
Sean Bell Supporters Promise To Shut New York City Down with a series of mass protests
UPDATED May 8, 2008 – Posted May 8, 2008 – The Rev. Al Sharpton, making good on his word to sh...
