Herbert “Bertie” Bowman, the longest-serving African American congressional staffer in history who worked on Capitol Hill for over 60 years, died Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the ...

Newly elected Black representatives join Democratic Party in 119th session ... When the sun rises on the 119th session of Congress in January, seven African American legislators will be among its ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with researcher Joe Johnson and musician Jake Blount about the new Library of Congress guide to African American banjo music resources in its collection.

The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) on Tuesday issued a letter to Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) commending his new housing act, but calling for more resources to be provided for affordable hou… ...

Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott made history on Friday as the longest-serving African American senator in the 235-year history of the institution.

news Politics. Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Carla Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to serve in the position.

Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...

In February 2017, shortly after Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th librarian of Congress and the first woman and first African American to hold the position, Roll Call spoke to her about her ...

The Trump administration fired the librarian of Congress, Carla D. Hayden, on Thursday, drawing swift outcry from Democrats. Dr. Hayden was the first African American and first woman to serve as ...

A small but important bill is quietly working its way through the General Assembly. Its rather inconspicuous title — "Sesquicentennial of Emancipation Proclamation; recognizing African American ...