Posts Tagged ‘Black politicians’
Loretta Lynch Sworn In As U.S. Attorney General
Loretta Lynch was sworn in as U.S. attorney general on Monday, becoming the first African-American woman to fill the position.
Read MoreAttorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Clears Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. attorney general, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first African-American woman to hold the post.
Read MoreRepublicans’ First Black Congresswoman
In Utah, Mia Love became the first black Republican woman — and first Haitian American — elected to Congress.
Read MoreBen Carson Likely to Run for President
Ben Carson, the Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon-turned-Republican star, believes that the “likelihood is strong” that he will end up running for president in 2016.
Read MoreFor African-American Women—and All Women—Let’s Make Every Day Equal Pay Day
Black women make just 64 cents for every dollar earned by their white male counterparts and we need better policies and leaders to change this.
Read MoreNelson Mandela, South African Icon of Peaceful Resistance, Is Dead
With the death of South Africa’s former president and activist, Nelson Mandela, the world wonders about the country’s moral future.
Read MoreRacist Comments Made to France’s Justice Minister, Again?
A far-right tabloid has resorted to racist insults against Christiane Taubira, the Justice Minister who championed gay marriage.
Read MoreMeet the Newest Black Senator
The newest senator from Massachusetts, William “Mo” Cowan, is one of the most powerful Black politicians in the nation.
Read MoreGet Well Soon, Madiba
Beloved activist and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalized due to poor health.
Read MoreTim Scott: The No. 2 Black Politician?
Eyes have turned toward Tim Scott, a South Carolina congressman who touts Republicans values that may harm the Black community.
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