Columbus Health Commissioner among 17 vaccine safety panelists fired by RFK Jr.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members on June 9, of the CDC’s...
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges after New Jersey Detention Center incident
A federal grand jury in New Jersey indicted Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver (D‑NJ) on June 10, on three counts related...
Who is Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was one of the most powerful voices against slavery in American history.
Federal lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in Tarrant County redistricting map
A coalition of Tarrant County residents has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the county's newly adopted Commissioners Court precinct map,...
Congress renames press gallery in U.S. Capitol after Frederick Douglass
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution formally renaming the primary media workspace in the Capitol as the Frederick Douglass...
Tulsa Mayor unveils $105 Million ‘Road to Repair’ package to address legacy of 1921 race massacre
On the 104th anniversary of one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in American history, Tulsa Mayor Monroe...
Second judge blocks key portions of Trump’s election overhaul executive order
U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper issued a preliminary injunction today halting pivotal provisions of Trump’s March 25 executive order...
Alabama considers deferring redistricting until 2030 amid federal oversight concerns
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday the state may forgo drawing new congressional district maps before 2030 to prevent...
Louisiana lawmakers reject redistricting plan adding more majority Black districts
A Louisiana legislative committee has killed two bills that would have added eight new majority Black districts to the state...
Irma Clark‑Coleman, trailblazing Michigan public servant, dies at 88
Irma Clark‑Coleman, a steadfast champion for education, justice, and community in Detroit and Wayne County, passed away on June 10...
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