Eight African-American Senators made huge impacts on the history of politics. Feb. 1, 2013 — -- intro:The United States Senate has a long history of producing historic leaders, but has ...

African-American Senators Introduce Anti-Lynching Bill After 100 years of unsuccessful legislative efforts Sens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Tim Scott hope to finally make lynching a federal crime.

Washington (CNN) – Few might realize it, but Tuesday’s primary elections might have quietly sealed the racial and ethnic makeup of the U.S. Senate for a couple of more years. On Tuesday, C ...

Senate historian Betty Koed talked about the importance and drama surrounding the first two African American senators, Hiram Revels and Blanche K. Bruce. Both from the south, their time as ...

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.

Advocates fear disabled employees will be limited from employment opportunities, and thus at risk of losing their benefits.

As Hispanic Heritage Month ends this weekend, it’s important to recognize the specific contributions of Afro Latino politicians to the American government and society. Here are six politicians ...

State Senator Ashlei Spivey introduced Legislative Bill 69 this legislative session. It would change meeting requirements and provide duties for the Commission of African-American Affairs."We're ...