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A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House
COVID-19 and the economy were on the agenda
Congressional Black Caucus Convenes Special Hearing On 100 Day Action Plan
Congresswoman and Chair of the CBC, Joyce Beatty, shares details with ESSENCE.
Senate Confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Veteran Diplomat to serve as the United States ambassador to the United Nations.
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on Track to Become the First Black Woman to Head Medicare, Medicaid
“She’s well-respected and liked by the department veterans who have worked with her in the past,” said Chris Jennings, Health…
NAACP Sues Trump and Giuliani Over Insurrection
“January 6th was one of the most shameful days in our country’s history.” -Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS)
4 Things To Know About U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett
Congresswoman Plaskett showed up as only Black women can with her compelling speech during Trump’s second impeachment trial, but she’s…
Trump Reportedly Unhappy With Impeachment Legal Defense Team
“Anyone who listened to President Trump’s legal team saw they were unfocused.” -Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La)
Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Budget Resolution, Tie Broken By VP Harris
Here are the next steps.
What Black Women Want For The First 100 Days Of The Biden Administration
In a post-election analysis, Melanie Campbell lays out why “Black women expect a reduction in structural racism and restoration in…
President Biden To Reopen Obamacare Enrollment
Americans will be able to sign up starting February 15.