Several African-Americans will take seats in Congress when the newly elected members are sworn in Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Read More
New Congress prepares to take their seats with new black members
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Black lawyers Kamala Harris, Kim Foxx among sisters to watch this election night
When the polls close tonight, Hillary Clinton may shatter the ultimate “glass ceiling” by becoming the first woman President. This is indeed a milestone for women’s leadership, but a closer look at tonight’s history-making moment will reveal eight Black women who are poised to kick open doors that have been difficult for Black women to get through. Despite the growing voting power, America’s 23 million Black women remain underserved and underrepresented. Read More
Loretta Lynch confirmation vote expected this week
Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the nation’s next attorney general could have her confirmation vote this week. The President announced his intention to nominate Lynch to succeed outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder … Read More
Eric Holder to step down as Attorney General
United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced his intention to step down upon the nomination and confirmation of his successor on Thursday. Holder has served as the chief law enforcement officer of the … Read More
Disgraced former congressman’s appeal denied by the U.S. Supreme Court
On Monday the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of disgraced former Congressman William J. Jefferson of Louisiana. Read More
Black lawyer and congresswoman Marcia Fudge elected Congressional Black Caucus Chair
Black lawyer and congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) has been elected the next chair of Congressional Black Caucus and will assume those duties at the start of the 113th Congress in January. Read More