Rep. Karen Bass Introduces Bill to Relieve Student Loan Debt
Rep. Karen Bass introduces legislation that forgives student loan debt after 10 years and permanent...
House GOP Passes Comp Time Bill to Highlight Its Softer Side
Democrats argue that the Working Families Flexibility Act is not flexible enough for workers....
Transcript: Rep. Karen Bass's Democratic National Convention Address
In her Democratic National Convention address on Wednesday, California Rep. Karen Bass spoke out ag...
Paul Ryan Policies Harmful to African-Americans, Lawmakers Say
Reps. Karen Bass and Gwen Moore believe that Paul Ryan's policy prescriptions help the rich at the ...
Will Attacks on Obama and Voting Rights Mobilize Black Turnout?
Rep. Karen Bass says voter suppression can be used to motivate heavy Black turnout....
A Fiscal Cliff Fall Could Crush African-American Communities
Falling over the cliff could have an adversely trickle-down effect on Black communities....
New Legislation Tackles Child Sex Abuse
Democratic congresswoman Karen Bass recently introduced the Speak Out to Stop Child Abuse Act, a bi...
California Community Groups Object to New Redistricting Map
California-based community groups say that a new redistricting map pits African-Americans' interest...
Black Lawmakers Back Africa Trade Bill to Create Jobs
Led by Democratic Rep. Karen Bass and authored by Bobby Rush, the "Increasing American Jobs through...
Commentary: Some Positive News About African-American Foster Youth
The foster care system is doing a better job of finding homes for Black children....
Stories of the Dead and Injured in Boston Bombing
Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell and Lu Lingzi have been identified as the three people who were ki...
This Day in Black History: Dec. 28, 1977
On Dec. 28, 1977 Karen Farmer became the first-known Black member of the Daughters of the American ...
BET Teams Up With Girl Scouts of USA for Black Female Leadership Panel
BET Networks and the Girls Scouts of the USA hosted the panel, which focused on fostering the next ...
Disgraced California Lawmaker Mike Duvall Denies Affairs
Disgraced California Lawmaker Denies Affairs...
Census ads seek to boost minority participation
Census ads seek to boost minority participation...
SHORT CUTS: Berry to Produce "Frankie and Alice" | Entertainment | BET.com
Posted April 18, 2008 -- Halle Berry will star in and produce psychological drama "Frankie and Alic...
Chicago Mayor: Court Must End Teachers' Strike
Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked a state court Monday to force Chicago school teachers back to work and end...
The 411 on Bipolar Disorder
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s mental health issues remind us that these types of disorders are not just white...
FDA Approves First Rapid, Take-Home HIV Test
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test....
Exercise Helps Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
(www.BlackDoctor.org) -- Most people exercise to stay healthy or fit into that new dress you just b...
