Shirley Chisholm’s groundbreaking career as the first Black woman in Congress included an unlikely alliance that revealed her bold, principled approach to political change.

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson has emerged as a clarion voice for American democracy in turbulent times.

As is often the case, portions of this edition of The Collins D.C. Council Report were completed in the Memorial Press Room, located on the fifth floor of the Joh ...

Trailblazers in the Black community have inspired generations of future leaders in all fields, from art and science to politics and sports. Take a look back at the names that have opened the door ...

It’s also Black History Month. My daughter and I share a Black heritage, which I believe is vital in building her identity, ...

A New York Times bestseller, “The ABCs of Black History,” is a rhyming book that attaches a concept, person, place and more ...

Here, the 10 new books you should read in February.

From the first Black president to the first African-American woman ever elected to the United States Congress, Black people ...

Our strength has never been our size. Our strength has been that we hang together. Since we first won the ballot, Black voters have stood remarkably united. Often 80% or more have chosen the same ...

As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King ...