Who Will Be The Next Black Senator?
Washington – Right now, black folks in America cannot see themselves reflected in the makeup of the Senate. But we should see that reflection, and…
View ArticleWhy Senator Sessions And The GOP Are “Rather Pathetic”
During a senate meeting Tuesday, majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) called for talks on budget issues, as the country has found itself in great financial…
View ArticleFormer U.S. Senate Candidate Tased Pastor In Church Brawl
ST. ELMO, ALA.– A former candidate for one of Alabama’s U.S. Senate seats is being sought by authorities in Alabama after he allegedly tased a pastor during a…
View ArticleSenate To Extend Payroll Tax Cut for Two Months
WASHINGTON — In the ultimate cap to a year of last-minute, half-loaf legislation, the Senate voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to extend a payroll tax cut…
View ArticleAs Gun Control Legislation Dies, So Will More Americans
How many more people have to die before our increasingly useless Congress does the bare minimum to assure its constituents “we do occasionally give a…
View ArticleMystery Candidate Alvin Greene Makes 1st Public Speech
MANNING, S.C. — In his first campaign appearance, South Carolina’s surprising U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene avoided any major gaffes Sunday as he hit his…
View ArticleSenate Approves $26 Billion In Aid To States
The Senate on Wednesday cleared the way to provide $10 billion to states and local school districts to prevent teacher layoffs and an additional $16…
View ArticleSenate Refuses To Approve Black Farmers Settlement
The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to approve nearly $5 billion for a settlement between the Agriculture Department and minority farmers reached more than a decade…
View ArticleMaxine Waters On Ethics Charges: “I’m Taking No Deals”
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters has taken a virtually unprecedented step. She is challenging the House Ethics Committee to fully release the entire report on her…
View ArticleRangel: “Fire Your Best Shot Because I’m Not Going Away”
WASHINGTON — A combative Rep. Charles Rangel told the House Tuesday he’s not resigning despite 13 charges of wrongdoing and demanded the ethics committee not…
View ArticleAdam Clayton Powell IV Tells Rangel To "Leave With Dignity"
As the New York City mosque controversy continues to brew, Harlem congressional candidate Adam Clayton Powell IV makes his position firm in this MSNBC appearance.…
View ArticleMaxine Waters Slams 'Sloppy Work' Of Ethics Office
California congresswoman Maxine Waters charged with violating House ethics rules says the congressional office that helped prompt the probe of her behavior is known for sloppy work.
View ArticleSmall Business Bill Passes U.S. Senate
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate finally passed the small businesses bill, which will return to the U.S. House of Representatives, where it is almost assumed…
View ArticleBHM: Blanche Kelso Bruce
Blanche Kelso Bruce (Mississippi) was elected to full six year term in the U.S. Senate on this date in 1874.
View ArticleU.S. Senate Ignores The Vote Of The People 51 Years After Voting Rights Act
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell says that the people should have a voice in who selects the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice, but when he encourages the Senate Judiciary Committee to refuse to hold...
View ArticleNEWS ROUNDUP: Poll Reveals Trump Supporters View Blacks As ‘Lazy,...
A new poll revealed more than half of Donald Trump’s supporters have a negative view of African-Americans.
View ArticleKamala Harris Begins Historic Turn As California’s First Black Senator
Surrounded by her family and close friends, Harris, California's sitting Attorney General, vowed to serve the people to her utmost ability.
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