John Jenkins, Maine’s First African American State Senator, Dies At 68
The first African American elected to the Maine Senate has died. According to the Sun Journal, John Jenkins died this week...
Kevin Young emerges new Director of African American Museum
Kevin Young, distinguished poet and former professor at Emory University, has been named the new Director of the National Museum of...
President Trump tests Positive for Covid-19, First Lady As Well
For the first time in modern history since the attempted assassination of President Reagan, the short term health of a sitting...
Watch: Daniel Cameron Will be forced to Release Grand Jury Recordings in Breonna Taylor Case.
Kentucky Attorney General , Daniel Cameron has now reversed his script and is releasing the transcripts for the grand jury proceedings...
Tuskegee Airman from Arizona who Flew in 3 Wars Dies at 95
A member of the famed all-Black Tuskegee Airmen who died in Arizona will be remembered this week. Martinez Funeral Chapels in...
City of Tempe appoints first African American Police Chief
The city of Tempe has appointed its first African American police chief. This was announced on Wednesday Tempe City Manager, Andrew...
Cops Not Charged for Breonna Taylor’s Death. One cop charged for wanton endangerment.
Louisville, KY is on high alert as a Grand Jury brought no charges on the police officers directly related to Breonna...
Researchers Receive Grant to Study STEM Pathways for African American Males
Researchers at The Ohio State University, the University of South Florida and the National Academy Foundation have been awarded a nearly...
Gregory E. Deavens becomes Independence Blue Cross’ first African American leader as Dan Hilferty retires
Daniel J. Hilferty, a tireless and influential Philadelphia civic leader, on Tuesday announced his retirement as Chief Executive of Independence Health...
Evansville African American Museum names interim Executive Director
The Evansville African American Museum has named Jalessa Slade as the interim Director. This following the departure of outgoing Executive Director,...