Noted journalist and TV host Tavis Smiley recently wrote about a fear he developed following a question a student posed at a recent event. The student asked Smiley,
Democratic Rep. Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania offered House Speaker Paul Ryan his resignation from the House effective October 3 following his conviction on charges of
Paulette McKenzie Leaphart believes that the ugly truth of breast cancer is often overlooked. Although pink ribbons, campaigns and clothing can raise awareness, the scars
Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson (D) represents a cross section of voters in the diverse 4th Congressional district. He has held office since 2007 and sits
As the presidential primary voting has progressed, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are running neck-and-neck among Democrats. Although the two candidates are Democrats, they are ideologically opposed on many
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, like many in Congress, is seeing a move toward the dismantling of public education. In place after place, charter schools are popping up all
Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson (D) represents a cross section of voters in the diverse 4th Congressional district. He has held office since 2007 and sits
Congressman Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, represents a cross section of voters in the diverse 4th Congressional District. The recent Super Bowl performance by Beyoncé has a lot of
Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson (D) represents a cross section of voters in the diverse 4th Congressional district. He has held office since 2007 and sits
President Barack Obama has taken on the issue of gun control to the dismay of the NRA and other gun advocates. Obama cited the fact that
House Speaker John Boehner, a staunch Republican and political foe of President Obama, made a startling, tearful announcement today. Boehner, who has served in Congress
There was a huge political battle getting ready to take place in Baltimore as Pastor Jamal Bryant was set to challenge powerful Congressman Elijah Cummings
A battle of popular giants is underway in Baltimore. It has been announced that Pastor Jamal Bryant, well known for his advocacy and appearance on
“We are going to have to keep doing our thing, but we are going to need your help. We need all the young people to
It is called the Authorization to Use Military Force, and presidents do not use it lightly. But this is what President Obama requested from Congress this
[jwplatform PN2t6bp1] Just in case you missed it, our Black president from the South Side of Chicago had to deal with some White Republican haters.
There are high political stakes at play as the newly Republican controlled Congress flexes its legislative muscle and displays its intent. District of Columbia Delegate
The recent $1.1 trillion cromnibus spending bill passed last weekend by Congress escaped the notice of many. The bill prevented a shutdown and keeps the
1) The CIA ran a secret prison called COBALT. “Conditions at CIA detention sites were poor, and were especially bleak early in the program. CIA
Politics is an interesting game of give and take. In Chicago, it has a life all its own. Over the next couple of weeks during
