first African American woman

Student participants of Corners to Colleges on the campus of Florida A&M University (photo courtesy of Keshia Walker/BCGA).

Black Collegiate Gaming Association launches 2022 Corners to Colleges HBCU program

THE ATLANTA VOICE — “This is a very male-dominated industry,” said founder and chairwoman of The Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) Keshia Walker. “I have faced...

Black History4 years ago

California ’22 Primary Election: Black Candidates Running for Statewide Office

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media On June 7, California will conduct a primary election — the first opportunity for voters to elect candidates...

Warning: This hearing excerpt contains graphic depictions of abuse involving children. Lawmakers questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 22 as the Senate Judiciary Committee continues its Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden in February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman on the high court. After opening statements from Jackson, her colleagues and the senators March 21, senators will spend two days questioning Jackson at length about her rulings and judicial philosophy. On the final day of the hearings, March 24, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from friends and colleagues of Jackson about her temperament and approach to the law.

Black History4 years ago

Judge Katanji Brown Jackson Answers Questions About Her Religious Beliefs, Sentencing Habits, and Dark Money During Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

NNPA NEWSWIRE — During the afternoon portion of the hearing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) attempted to bring decorum, asking Judge Jackson about the significance of her...

Black History4 years ago

President Biden Nominates First Black Woman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board of Governors

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “President Biden is working to bring long-overdue diversity to the leadership of the Federal Reserve,” Erica Lowe, the White House Director of African...

The commemorative new coin features Angelou with her arms uplifted like a bird in flight and a rising sun behind her.

Black History4 years ago

Maya Angelou First Black Woman on U.S. Coin

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country — what we value, and how we’ve...

For his first three federal Court of Appeals nominations, President Biden named three Black women— Tiffany Cunningham, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi.

Black History5 years ago

President Biden Nominates Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court...

Chief Pamela A. Smith is a 23-year veteran of the United States Park Police.

Black History5 years ago

Pamela Smith Named First Black Woman Chief of U.S. Park Police

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At the United States Park Police, Chief Pamela Smith will lead a 560-member workforce that protects the public, parks, and the nation’s most...

“The Treasury Department is taking steps to resume those efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday, Jan. 25.

Black History5 years ago

Biden Administration in Push to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In April 2016, then-President Barack Obama announced that Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Obama wanted the release of the...

The stamp features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi and designed by Derry Noyes, according to the Postal Service.

Black History6 years ago

Gwen Ifill Immortalized with Postal Service Forever Stamp

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a trailblazer in the profession.

“We are no longer at a place where we can tolerate the disparities that plague communities of color, women, and the LGBTQ community. But we are not yet at a place where health equity is achieved in those communities,” she said. (Photo by Reginald Duncan)

Black History7 years ago

Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “And I hope to be tangible evidence for young girls and young boys and girls from communities of color that you can aspire...

Under Chief Hall’s leadership, the department has implemented 5 strategic priorities: crime reduction, increased recruitment, advanced officer development, improved organizational effectiveness, and enhanced community relationships.

Black History7 years ago

Chief Hall: Citizens, Clergy, elected officials Rally in support after groups give no confidence vote

NNPA NEWSWIRE — T.C. Broadnax is the Dallas city manager. He has the support of the incoming Mayor and a majority of the city council. He...

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Black Collegiate Gaming Association launches 2022 Corners to Colleges HBCU program

California ’22 Primary Election: Black Candidates Running for Statewide Office

Judge Katanji Brown Jackson Answers Questions About Her Religious Beliefs, Sentencing Habits, and Dark Money During Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

President Biden Nominates First Black Woman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Maya Angelou First Black Woman on U.S. Coin

President Biden Nominates Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals

Pamela Smith Named First Black Woman Chief of U.S. Park Police

Biden Administration in Push to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill

Gwen Ifill Immortalized with Postal Service Forever Stamp

Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

Chief Hall: Citizens, Clergy, elected officials Rally in support after groups give no confidence vote

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Black Collegiate Gaming Association launches 2022 Corners to Colleges HBCU program

California ’22 Primary Election: Black Candidates Running for Statewide Office

Judge Katanji Brown Jackson Answers Questions About Her Religious Beliefs, Sentencing Habits, and Dark Money During Day 2 of the SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

President Biden Nominates First Black Woman to Serve on Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Maya Angelou First Black Woman on U.S. Coin

President Biden Nominates Three Black Women for Federal Court of Appeals

Pamela Smith Named First Black Woman Chief of U.S. Park Police

Biden Administration in Push to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill

Gwen Ifill Immortalized with Postal Service Forever Stamp

Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

Chief Hall: Citizens, Clergy, elected officials Rally in support after groups give no confidence vote

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