Former President Barack Obama touts Presidential Center to South Side community.
CBC members press Treasury on program to protect Black and Latino families.
SCOTUS delivers blow to immigrants.
Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX) wants answers from DHS about abuse allegations at an immigration detention center.
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) intros legislation on universal broadband access.
Harvard honors Solange.
WH names Johnny C. Taylor Jr. as Chairman of the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.
NBC BLK names new Managing Editor. Read to the bottom.
Defense Department Tech Liaison Steps Down.
Former HUD official says she was fired for whistleblowing on redecoration costs for Secretary Carson’s office.
Mexican American Judge that Trump disparaged rules in the administration’s favor on border wall.
Dems move to reverse FCC ruling on net neutrality.
Longtime Capitol Hill aide leaves for the private sector.
Meet the new COO at LULAC.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) wants answers on Paul Manafort.
Black GOPers host awards ceremony and address racist remarks made about former RNC Chair Michael Steele.
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins advocacy group to counter admin’s “reckless” foreign policy.
Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX) endorses gay Latina for TX Governor.
Jezebel has a new Social Issues Reporter.
Indian American wins Dem primary in AZ special election.
NM congressional bid appears to be over, and all because of an "ñ."
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Canada continues its love affair with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
USCIS says the country is no longer a “nation of immigrants.”
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) call for continued review of offshore drilling inspections.
HBCU Caucus launches partnership challenge.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) makes the case for the NBA All-Star game in Sacramento.
Bipartisan Senate effort hopes for a World Cup ala NAFTA in 2026.
Golden State Warriors skipping WH visit to hang with DC kids.
Trump names Director of the Small Business Administration’s Southeast Region.
Meet the NAACP’s new Board of Directors Vice-Chair.
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Latino Coalition summit.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) to speak at HRC gathering in LA.
Power Rising Summit to honor BET Networks CEO Debra Lee.
Ford names new North America President.
CNN has a new Director of Social Publishing.
“My America, too.” An Iowa TV reporter is making history as the first to wear a hijab on air. And which Governor drank a glass of chocolate milk to demonstrate his belief in diversity? Meet both in Blogs!
CBC members head to “counter” opening of Mississippi civil rights museum this weekend.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) wants Equifax to provide protection for consumers.
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez's (D-NY) report shows economy would lose almost half a trillion without “Dreamers.”
Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) staffer heading to Tanzania with charity founded by Philadelphia Eagles player.
Barack Obama alumna named NJ Secretary of Higher Education.
The Ohio Democratic Party names Hillary Clinton campaign alumna new Senior Communications Advisor.
Indian Health Service nominee withdraws amid questions about his résumé.
Garden State candidate switches run from Senate to House.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) bucks Hispanic and women’s groups with endorsement in Texas congressional race.
WaPo has a new Operations Editor.
National Association of Black Journalists partners with Facebook.
José Andrés is writing a new book and honored as Humanitarian of the Year.
The AFRO-American newspapers have a new Board Chair and President.
Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed appointed to University of Chicago Advisory Board.
Ford ousts top exec for ‘inappropriate behavior.’
State Department ordered to tamp down language on discrimination.
Lawmakers in The Palmetto State want to ban saggy pants.
WSJ takes a look at the judicial differences at the Supreme Court through an exchange between Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Clarence Thomas. Check it out in Blogs.
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) reaches across the political aisle to launch a new Caucus with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA).
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) wants to regulate Bitcoin, and he’s joining Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) on a venture capitalist tour that’s kicking off today.
What’s going on with the WH Opioid Commission? Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) wants to know.
HUD IG is investigating Secretary Dr. Ben Carson’s family.
NAHJ leadership to meet with Albuquerque newspaper editor over controversial cartoon.
Portraits of the Obamas attract record crowds at the National Portrait Gallery.
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) is seeking answers from Jared Kushner.
Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) is urging the EPA to revise its rules on lead-based paint.
APAICS picks its new President & CEO.
Deal to buy Weinstein Co. back on the table.
Meet the new nominee for U.S. Attorney for Hawaii.
SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas dissents from court decision on guns.
Physician launches congressional bid in Oregon.
NPR names new co-host of Morning Edition.
HuffPost names new head of HuffPost India.
Tavis Smiley sues PBS.
FCC set to officially publish its rules on net neutrality.
Meet the new University of Chicago Institute of Politics Pritzker Fellows.
The City of Brotherly Love to drop marijuana possession charges for small amounts.
Eric Holder asks “who counts?” in the New Republic. Check it out in Blogs.
Bipartisan Senate immigration compromise could reach 60 but faces a tough road.
Congressmen Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Ted Lieu (D-CA),and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduce legislation requiring the WH to regularly report on the status of those with security clearances.
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) wants $1 billion to protect elections.
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) urges VA to honor veterans’ emergency care claims.
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) and Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) intro an initiative on healthy food financing.
Dem lobbyists form firm with Republicans.
Clinton campaign alumna jumps in California Governor’s race.
Check out Michelle Obama’s Valentine’s Day playlist for POTUS44.
Deray Mckesson pens his first book.
Meet the Senior Technologist at the Center for Democracy and Technology.
The NFL Media Group has a new VP of Talent Management.
Woman of color named to key position at CBS This Morning.
Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) intros bill on HBCU equity.
Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) back on Senate Foreign Relations Committee as Ranking Member, but not all are happy.
CHC responds to WH CoS comments on “Dreamers.”
Barack Obama and Eric Holder team up to mobilize Black voters.
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) intro bill to help ensure people of color aren’t left off 2020 Census.
CAPAC Chair Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) sponsors bill to address immigration backlog.
There’s another candidate jumping into the race to replace former Congressman John Conyers Jr.
The list grows of candidates vying to run for retiring NJ Congressman’s seat.
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-USVI) want to know why FEMA awarded a big contract to a tiny firm that failed to deliver meals to Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria.
LA physician and billionaire poised to buy LA Times.
Tina Tchen helps raise $20 million for Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund.
Alphabet Inc.’s Access internet company has a new CEO.
Congresswoman Mia Love (R-UT) is all love for Beyoncé.
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) want to help military veterans transition into civilian life.
Indian Country gets push for reauthorization of key diabetes program fromSenator Mark Udall (D-NM).
