‘Our North Star’: Congress mourns loss of Cummings

WASHINGTON – Rep. Elijah Cummings was fondly remembered in Washington Thursday across the political spectrum as a leader with a strong moral compass and deep commitment to civil rights as a politician in Baltimore for over 36 years. Members of…

Smithsonian’s new museum captures sweep of the African American experience

Resilience is a key theme for the newest Smithsonian creation, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Obama Calls for Equality, Unity in Second Inaugural Address

President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address, delivered on a cold, cloudy afternoon, set out a clear vision for a more equal, unified America.