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Chi Ossé Takes On Hakeem Jeffries — and the Democratic Status Quo

Ossé’s bold bid to unseat Jeffries pits a rising young progressive voice against one of the party’s most powerful figures.
11/18/2025

U.S. Visas Can Now Be Denied for Obesity, Cancer, and Diabetes

With obesity and diabetes now visa red flags, immigrants face new hurdles as America wrestles with soaring medical costs and unequal care access.
11/14/2025

Education Dept. Joins With Conservative Groups for 'Patriotic' School Programs

The new coalition has plans to “mobilize youth” through patriotic programming as part of the lead-up to America’s 250th birthday.
09/19/2025

Senators and Representatives Alarmed by Unauthorized Release of War Plans

Bipartisan concern grows over national security implications of recent leak.
03/25/2025
News: Senator Tim Scott Makes History

GOP Sen. Tim Scott Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee, Accuses Democrats Of ‘Weaponizing Race’

The senate’s only Black Republican could be facing a crowded field of Republicans vying to get the party’s nomination.
04/12/2023

NAACP Leader Says Virginia State Senator Told Him ‘I’ll Rip Your Heart Out’

Lafayette Jefferson said the threat from Sen. Joe Morrissey stemmed from his opposition to a legislative bill that he opposed.
02/03/2022
Michelle Obama on BET Buzz 2020.

Michelle Obama Wants To Register One Million New Voters Before Mid-Term Elections

The former FLOTUS is forming a coalition to push voter reform.
01/09/2022

After Collapse Of Police Reform Bill Talks, Supporters Express Dismay, Cast Blame

There was hope for reform, but the prospect now seems lost.
09/23/2021

AG Merrick Garland Proposes DOJ Budget Increase To Improve Civil Rights Enforcement

The budget seeks to provide more protections.
05/04/2021

Rep. Val Demings Says She’s Considering Running For One Of Two Powerful Positions

She is looking at a run for U.S. Senate or governor.
04/28/2021

This Day in Black History: Feb. 21, 1940

Congressman and activist John Lewis was born on Feb. 21, 1940.
02/21/2021