The new legislation will allow civil rights cold cases that happened prior to 1970 to be reopened.
Carl Conyers Jr., the son of Michigan Rep. John Conyers, was found safe in Houston, Texas, Friday morning after going missing on Tuesday.
He was spotted distributing $100 bills to employees at a McDonald’s in Fort Worth.
Politicker One: The trip marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has traveled to those nations. Plus: Clinton talks Sandra Bland.
U.S. Representative John Conyers says Michigan’s possible state takeover of Detroit is racist and violates civil rights, The Washington Post reports. RELATED: Why Republicans Keep Talking About Race Did Romney Have 20 Incorrect Votes The congressman’s statement is the strongest denouncement of the possible takeover since the story made national news last year: “How come […]
Rep. Barney Frank announced his retirement yesterday after 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is truly the end of an era. The exit of the fiery Massachusetts Democrat opens the door for a fight over his powerful chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee, if the Democrats are able to win back […]
President Barack Obama “needs to fight, and fight harder,” Rep. Elijah Cummings told CNN on Sunday adding to the chorus of criticism from Black political leaders that claim the president is ignoring African-Americans. Black unemployment appears to be the biggest gripe Black leaders have with Obama. Representatives Maxine Waters and John Conyers, both prominent members of […]
