Virginia's governor called slaves 'indentured servants.' Here's a fact check
Once again, Virginia's governor caused a nationwide facepalm with race-related comments. This time, Gov. Ralph Northam told "CBS This Morning" that slaves who landed on the shores of Virginia centuries ago were "indentured servants."
New Houston Black LGBTQ Archive to Launch On Feb.21
“The Black LGBTQ Houston History & Heritage Project—Charles Law Community Archive at the African American Library at the Gregory School” (or simply the Charles Law Community Archive) will open this month.
Stacey Abrams, First Black Woman to Give Democratic Rebuttal
Democratic Party rising star Stacey Abrams sharply criticized the Trump administration and Republican leadership on Tuesday night in her response to the President's State of the Union address.
San Antonio ISD Bus Driver Gets Students Excited About Reading
A San Antonio Independent School District bus driver is creating black history in San Antonio by making it her personal mission to get the students who ride her bus excited about reading.
Gov. Northam Would Be Wise to Step Down
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has admitted that he blackened his face as part of a Michael Jackson costume for a dance party. He also initially admitted that he was one of the participants in a racist photo -- of one …
Confusion and anger after security guard holding suspect was shot by police, video shows
As Jemel Roberson lay motionless in the parking lot of a suburban Chicago bar, patrons stood feet away wailing and yelling at a group of law enforcement officers.
For decades he didn't give up trying to ID a boy and his killer. The obsession paid off just before this detective retired
For years Maj. Tim Horne had a box under his desk he'd bump his leg into almost every day.
Julian Castro says he is not interested in vice presidency
Former San Antonio mayor and 2020 Democratic hopeful Julian Castro told Jimmy Kimmel Tuesday night he is not interested in the vice presidency.
Cory Booker says he's in a relationship: 'I got a boo'
Sen. Cory Booker is the only bachelor currently running for president, but he's not single. The New Jersey Democrat confirmed he has a girlfriend during an appearance Tuesday on "The Breakfast Club" radio show.
5 key takeaways from Donald Trump's State of the Union speech
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, a speech that was, in equal measure, surprisingly bipartisan and deeply divisive -- reflective of the deep contradictions that sit at the heart of his presidency.
Stacey Abrams, first black woman to give Democratic rebuttal, offers tough rebuke of Trump, GOP leaders
Democratic Party rising star Stacey Abrams sharply criticized the Trump administration and Republican leadership on Tuesday night in her response to the President's State of the Union address.
Fact-checking Trump's State of the Union address
In his second State of the Union address, President Donald Trump sought to strike a bipartisan tone of unity and progress, just weeks after the longest shutdown in US history — and with less than two weeks to go before …
Intense competition for 2020 talent ramps up in South Carolina
The South Carolina Democratic primary is more than a year out, but the scramble for top political talent is well underway as the Democratic presidential campaigns jockey for advantage in the Palmetto State.
The developing countries with the most to fear from Brexit
The potential fallout from Brexit won't stop with the UK and the European Union, a new study has found. The UK's departure from the EU may also pose a serious threat to developing countries that depend on trade with Britain, …
Beyond the Rhetoric: Kamala Harris Announces Her 2020 Campaign
Kamala Harris is wasting no time with her political career. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and has already set her immediate target – the presidency of the United States. On January 26, she formally announced her …
