This Day in Black History: May 7, 1943
On May 7, 1943, the SS George Washington Carver was launched....
Harold Washington Remembered 30 Years After Becoming Mayor
Chicago is remembering Harold Washington, the city's first Black mayor, 30 years after he was sworn...
Transcript: Kerry Washington's Democratic National Convention Address
Actress Kerry Washington rallied young voters for President Obama at the Democratic National Conven...
Commentary: Legalized Pot Is a Win for the Black Community
New drug laws in Washington and Colorado signal a change in marijuana distribution law that’s hurt ...
Commentary: Why Won't Washington Talk About Jobs?
It's time for Congress to pay attention to the jobs. Maybe when politicians in Washington finally s...
Obama to Launch Series of Trips on Economic Plans
President Obama will push jobs and the economy on day-trips around the nation....
This Day in Black History: Oct. 17, 1888
Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African-Americans, was organized in ...
Eye on Unemployment: Washington, D.C.
A new study shows that Washington, D.C. has one of the highest income gaps in the nation. BET.com t...
Washington Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Rescued
After two days of captivity, Venezuelan police commandos seize Ramos and arrest his five abductors....
Washington D.C. Loses Black Majority
The Chocolate City is now officially not chocolate....
Washington Tops List as Best City for Black-Owned Businesses
A report from the National Urban League names Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago as some of the to...
Kerry Washington Pens Op-Ed on Why She Supports Obama
The actress explains the ways the president has pushed women's rights forward....
Susan Rice May Have a Future as National Security Adviser
White House officials say Susan Rice may rise above critics to national security adviser....
Today in Washington: May 22, 2012
Cory Booker’s rant picks up steam as the White House responds to disenchantment with the economy....
Obama Discusses Faith at National Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Thursday that his faith has deepened during his two ...
New Film for Denzel Washington; Viola Davis Talks Barbara Jordan Biopic
The Oscar winner to star in The Equalizer, the Oscar-nominated actress on playing an “American Hero...
Chicago Election Shows Racial Politics Changing
The lessons from the Chicago mayoral election are still emerging, but one thing is clear: Race migh...
Study Questions Seniority-Based Teacher Layoffs
SEATTLE – A study of Washington state teachers has found that deciding layoffs based solely o...
GOP Presidential Candidates Show True Colors in National Security Debate
The Patriot Act, national deficit crisis and immigration are pressure points at the 11th Republican...
The International AIDS Conference Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.
The 2012 International AIDS Conference brings together more than 20,000 researchers and advocates t...
