This Day in Black History: March 9, 1966
Andrew F. Brimmer became the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Board on March 9, 1966....
This Day in Black History: April 15, 1889
Civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph was born on April 15, 1889....
This Day in Black History: Aug. 6, 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Aug. 6, 1965....
Obama Sees Biggest Divide Since Johnson-Goldwater
President Obama begins to frame the general election with a speech on the nation's economic divide....
Does Obama Need to Find His Inner LBJ?
Critics say Obama may need to get tougher with Congress....
Commentary: A Speech by a President Who Sees Things Differently
President Obama offers an emotional call to fight gun violence and voter disenfranchisement....
This Day in Black History: April 10, 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was passed by Congress, making housing discrimination illegal....
This Day in Black History: July 2, 1964
President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law....
This Day in Black History: Dec. 29, 1907
Dr. Robert C. Weaver, the first Black member of a presidential cabinet, is born in Washington, D.C....
Michael Dyson Set Out to Remind Us About the Real Dr. King in Book
The college professor and social commentator talked to BET.com about his book on Dr. King, "April 4...
Race Enters the Race | News | BET.com
Posted Jan. 14, 2008 – Sen. Hillary Clinton, who’s been getting blasted all over Black America for ...
Shocked by Barack | News | BET.com
Posted Jan. 28, 2008 – Hillary Clinton thought she had it made. :: AD :: After eight years of watch...
Eric Holder Speaks Out Against Restrictive New Voting Laws
Attorney General Eric Holder said that voting should be made more accessible to citizens and pledge...
Could Obama Pass on 2012 Reelection Bid?
Could Obama Pass on 2012 Reelection Bid?...
Legendary CBS Anchor Walter Cronkite Dies at 92
Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92....
Record Gains for U.S. Poverty with Elections Looming
Record Gains for U.S. Poverty with Elections Looming...
Obama's Former Pastor Jeremiah Wright at Civil Rights Conference
Obama's Former Pastor Jeremiah Wright at Civil Rights Conference...
Holbrooke Remembered as 'Giant' of U.S. Diplomacy
WASHINGTON – Few U.S. diplomats had the breadth, depth or length of service of Richard Holbro...
Commentary: Why a Poverty Tour Now?
Cornel West and Tavis Smiley are taking their show on the road once again. That’s fine, but couldn’...
Transcript: Artur Davis' RNC Address
Former congressman and ex-Obama backer Artur Davis tells the Republican National Convention that th...
