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This Day in History: Tom Bradley Elected as First Black Mayor of Los Angeles in 1973
On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley became the first Black American elected mayor of Los Angeles. He defeated incumbent Sam Yorty with 56 percent...
Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina Congressional Map, Sparking Concerns Over Racial Gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority upheld a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that found the district discriminated against Black voters. In...
Justice Clarence Thomas Rebukes Brown v. Board Ruling a Week After 70th Anniversary
Despite the recent marking of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a strong...
On this day in 1976: Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance icon, dies at age 65
On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate cancer at...
President Biden Addresses Black Voters in Speeches at Morehouse College and NAACP Dinner
On May 19, President Joe Biden delivered two significant speeches to Black voters. He started his day with a commencement address at Morehouse College,...