Lawmakers push for full House vote on slavery reparations bill
April will mark one year since a House committee approved legislation that would study slavery reparations for African Americans. H.R. ...
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U.S. commemorates Juneteenth on Saturday
This weekend, the nation is commemorating Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in Texas in 1865. President Biden signed ...
Read moreCongressional Black Caucus celebrates anniversary while continuing to fight for equality
The Congressional Black Caucus is celebrating its 50th anniversary. CBS News political analyst Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about ...
Read moreNew book examines the origins of Juneteenth in Texas
While Juneteenth is now a national holiday, Texas has recognized it as a state holiday since 1980. Pulitzer prize-winning historian ...
Read more"Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy"
It's been 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, a two-day attack on Black Americans in the thriving business district ...
Read moreIf Jackie Robinson were alive today, he'd be speaking out against injustice, sportswriter says
Players across Major League Baseball are honoring the contributions of the legendary Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of the day ...
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