Jimmy Carter

Kamala Harris Honors Jimmy Carter In Eulogy, Calls His Life a ‘Lesson’

The Vice President memorialized the 39th U.S. President two months after earning his vote.
01/08/2025

Jimmy Carter, 39th President Who Became Human Rights Champion, Dies at 100

The one-time Georgia peanut farmer was a Nobel Prize winner who continued as a humanitarian after leaving the White House.
12/29/2024

Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady, Dead at 96

The lifelong mental health advocate was married to former President Jimmy Carter for 77 years.
11/19/2023

This Day in Black History: Nov. 7, 1972

Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young were elected to Congress.
11/07/2014

Obama Welcomes African Leaders for Unusual Dinner

A one-of-a-kind affair put on for a one-of-a-kind gathering.
08/06/2014

This Day in Black History: July 19, 1971

Patricia Roberts Harris starts 2nd term as health secretary.
07/19/2014

Commentary: Obama Proves Himself a Champion of Voting Rights

Obama says voting is a right not to be tampered with.
04/15/2014

Obama to Headline Civil Rights Summit in Texas

Leaders to honor Lyndon B. Johnson's contributions.
04/07/2014
Words of Wisdom

The US, Mandela and a Not-So-Smooth History

For years, Mandela was on the U.S. list of terrorists.
12/11/2013