George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Negotiations Fail
Despite Democrats' "significant compromises," the bill is not on track to move forward.
Congress Introduces Legislation Named After Abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Combat Modern Day Human Trafficking
Bipartisan bill was authored by Rep. Chris Smith with co-lead, Rep. Karen Bass.
OP-ED: We Need to Make HBCUs Much More Affordable
Congress should start by passing President Biden’s proposal to make HBCUs tuition-free for two years.
After Public Protest—and Government Officials Shirking Responsibility—CDC Issues a New Eviction Ban
After public protest—and the Biden-Harris administration initially saying it lacked authority— the CDC has now issued a 60-day eviction ban that will apply to most of the country.
Putting "People Over Profits": Meet 3 Black Women Aiming for Progress in Congress
For three progressive Black women running for Congress—Mckayla Wilkes, Nina Turner and Odessa Kelly-—challenging the Democratic Party’s status quo isn’t just politics.
Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana at the Federal Level
The bill would follow "a growing movement to unwind the decades-old war on drugs,” the New York Times reports.
Bill Unveiled to Establish Permanent Scholarship Programs at Select HBCUs
Congressman David Scott among those leading push for $100 million increase.
House Passes Bill to Install Sculpture of Thurgood Marshall in Capitol, Replacing Supreme Court Justice Behind Racist Dred Scott Decision
The bill, if enacted, would remove all other images tied to slavery, segregation, and sedition from the U.S. Capitol complex.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Tackle Violence With Community Investment
Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Cori Bush offer sweeping new measures.
GOP Senators Block "For the People Act"
After Republican filibuster to block the sweeping voting rights legislation, White House, voting rights advocates vow to fight.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Under Fire for Membership in Allegedly All-White Private Club
The United States Senator (D-RI) claims the club has a "long tradition" in Rhode Island.
Bill to End Criminalization of Students Reintroduced in Congress
Federal legislation would provide resources for schools to hire counselors, health professionals instead of police
Black LGBTQ Elders Face Unique Hurdles. They're Calling on Congress to Act.
This Pride Month, Black LGBTQ leaders are calling for $450 million of President Biden's American Jobs Plan to target programs for racially diverse older Americans.
More than 600,000 Americans Have Died from COVID-19. Congress Pauses to Remember the Lives Lost.
As people of color have disproportionately died from the coronavirus disease, the Black Women’s Health Imperative is working to improve vaccination rates for Black women and communities of color.
Rep. Troy Carter is the Newest Member of Congress
New Orleans lawmaker fills seat formerly held by President Biden’s Senior Advisor, Cedric Richmond.
No Black Woman Serves as a U.S. Senator. Congresswoman Val Demings Could Change That.
Demings could become Florida's first Black U.S. Senator and only the second woman to represent Florida in the Senate.
Congressman Bobby Rush Introduces Legislation to Disclose COINTELPRO Records
The bill would also eradicate J. Edgar Hoover's name from FBI headquarters. Hoover was head of the FBI when its counterintelligence program was involved in Fred Hampton's assassination.
President Joe Biden Addresses the Nation to Mark 100 Days in Office
Biden discussed his progress and introduced new plans in a joint session of Congress
Lauren Underwood Speaks On Effective Leadership
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) spoke to ESSENCE about how she’s handling her business in Congress, and why she is encouraging others to run for state and local offices.