Does Obama Have a Problem with White Voters?

In the year after the bill that would become the Civil Rights Act was introduced into Congress, the president who stumped for it would be killed, his successor would face serious pushback from within his own party and a cadre of southern senators would spend more than seven weeks filibustering it.

After Hazing Death, FAMU Searches Nationwide For New Band Leader

Florida A&M is looking for a new director of bands.

David Brody Writes About the Power of “The Teavangelicals” In New Book

A noted political journalist has authored a new book that investigates the connection between members of the tea party movement and the Christian faith.

Nathaniel Montague Needs a Buyer Quickly for His 8,000-Piece Collection of Rare African-American Memorabilia

The priceless, 8,000-piece collection of rare African-American memorabilia Nathaniel Montague spent decades collecting could be dismantled if a buyer doesn’t come forward by mid-July.

Charlie Rangel’s Primary Lead Shrinks Even More

Representative Charlie Rangel’s small lead over challenger Adriano Espaillat has gotten even smaller. The latest count shows a total of 18,075 votes for Rangel and 17,273 for Espaillat, a mere 802-vote, or 1.96 percent difference.

Eric Holder says the GOP Has Made Him a ‘Proxy’ to Attack Obama

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. sharply criticized lawmakers Monday for voting to hold him in contempt of Congress last week, saying Republicans have made him a “proxy” to attack President Obama in an election year.

North Carolina Man Who Was Wrongfully Convicted Walks the Long Road to Freedom

LaMonte Armstrong is putting his life back together, piece by piece. But his freedom — all three days of it — hasn’t been easy.