August 30, 2010 12:00 am

New Orleans Times-Picayune coverage of Hurricane Katrina anniversary. Read More

August 21, 2010 12:00 am

The President takes on Republicans for blocking campaign finance reform. Read More

August 14, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama marks the 75th anniversary of Social Security. Read More

August 07, 2010 12:00 am

The President discusses a new report on the status of Medicare. Read More

July 17, 2010 12:00 am

A challenge to Republicans to help the unemployed and small businesses. Read More

July 10, 2010 12:00 am

A new initiative to help veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Read More

July 03, 2010 12:00 am

The President announces a $2 billion solar energy initiative. Read More

July 02, 2010 12:00 am

Our annual reprint of Mr. Douglass' masterful oratory delivered in 1852. Read More

July 01, 2010 12:00 am

Monthly jobs report foreshadows Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Read More

Black journalists on BlogTalk Radio

June 30, 2010 12:00 am

BlogTalk Radio show, with NS Executive Editor Walter Fields as a guest. Read More

Agency seeks public comment during quadrennial review

June 28, 2010 12:00 am

Federal communications agency is reviewing media ownership. Read More

June 28, 2010 12:00 am

The positions of civil rights groups on Elena Kagan Supreme Court nomination. Read More

June 26, 2010 12:00 am

The President urges Congress to send him the bill on Wall Street reform. Watch Video

House and Senate reach agreement on financial reform

June 25, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama comments on the Wall Street reform deal reached by Congress. Watch Video

June 19, 2010 12:00 am

President calls on Republicans to stop blocking key legislation. Read More

June 12, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama calls on Senate Republicans to act on Medicare. Read More

Obama “success” model has limited reach in states

June 10, 2010 12:00 am

Davis' train wreck in Alabama is a cautionary tale for Black politicians. Read More

We need a return to a message

June 08, 2010 12:00 am

In honor of Black Music Month, we share some of our favorite music. Read More

June 05, 2010 12:00 am

The President speaks from Louisiana on the status of the BP oil spill. Read More

May 29, 2010 12:00 am

Honoring the memory of soldiers who have died serving America. Read More

May 22, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama announces the commission to examine the BP oil spill. Read More

May 15, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama discusses his efforts to enact financial reform. Read More

May 08, 2010 12:00 am

The President addresses health care reforms already taking effect. Read More

May 01, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama addresses the need for campaign finance reform. Read More

April 24, 2010 12:00 am

The President calls reform of Wall Street one of the nation's priorities. Read More

April 17, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama details his efforts to hold Wall Street bankers accountable. Read More

April 03, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama extends Easter and Passover greetings to the nation. Read More

March 27, 2010 12:00 am

Health care reform and student loans are the focus of this week's address. Read More

March 20, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama calls for action on financial reform. Read More

March 13, 2010 12:00 am

The President addresses the No Child Left Behind Act and school reform. Read More

March 06, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama explains the benefits of health care reform. Read More

February 27, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama reacts to Thursday's Health Care Summit. Read More

February 27, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama leads bipartisan summit with Congressional leaders. Read More

February 20, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama addresses the need for health care reform. Read More

February 13, 2010 12:00 am

The President discusses the "Pay as You Go" law. Read More

February 11, 2010 12:00 am

Civil rights leaders demand voting rights at '64 Democratic Convention. Read More

February 10, 2010 12:00 am

President's news conference on February 9, 2010. Read More

February 06, 2010 12:00 am

The President urges Congress to act on his proposals to help small businesses. Read More

February 03, 2010 12:00 am

Possible NY senatorial candidate Harold Ford on comedian Stephen Colbert's show. Read More

January 30, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama met with House Republicans in Baltimore to discuss differences. Read More

January 30, 2010 12:00 am

President Obama focuses on deficit reduction in his weekly address. Read More

January 21, 2010 12:00 am

The Haiti Support Project issues call for a Haiti "Marshall Plan." Read More

The difficulties of getting things done

October 03, 2009 9:45 am

NorthStarNews.com speaks with Maryland's Rep. Elijah Cummings at the 39th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Watch Video

Panel to focus on building support for Republic

September 24, 2009 12:00 am

Rep. John Conyers to host forum on the Republic of Haiti at CBCF ALC. Read More

Discussion set against the backdrop of recent events

September 24, 2009 12:00 am

Institute for the Black World 21st Century hosts Black Family Summit. Read More

Reflections on Cruising Into History 2004

August 18, 2009 12:00 am

Dr. Ron Daniels recounts the first pilgrimage to Haiti in 2004. Read More

Newcomer seeks Borough Presidency

August 07, 2009 12:00 am

Brooklyn native seeks to lead borough; focusing on education and housing. Read More

A weekly look at the absurd

July 29, 2009 12:00 am

You can't make this stuff up. It seems like the Village Idiots have taken over. Read More

The Stars Align In Favor of Progress for Haiti

July 22, 2009 12:00 am

Dr. Ron Daniels provides background on the special briefing he convened on Capitol Hill. Read More

Historic Black Cemetery Violated

July 09, 2009 12:00 am

A historic Black cemetery outside of Chicago has been violated by workers. Read More

July 08, 2009 12:00 am

Watch the webcast of yesterday's memorial service for Michael Jackson. Read More

Michael Jackson, 1958 - 2009

July 07, 2009 12:00 pm

We salute the life, legacy and music of Michael Jackson. Read More

Examines "Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act"

June 02, 2009 12:00 am

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis spearheads briefing on fatherhood. Read More

Preschool students visit the White House

April 24, 2009 12:00 am

Howard U. Hospital Child Development Center preschoolers go to the White House. Read More

Black Unemployment Hits 13.3%

April 03, 2009 8:53 am

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released unemployment figures for March. Read More

March 23, 2009 12:00 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for March 23, 2009. Read More

Howard event to underscore responsible parenting

March 19, 2009 12:00 am

With the latest U.S. Census Bureau data indicating that 40 percent of U.S. births are out of wedlock, the impact on the family unit is clear. Read More

March 18, 2009 12:00 am

Congressional hearings of note for March 18, 2009. Read More

March 17, 2009 12:00 am

Congressional hearings of note for March 17, 2009. Read More

March 12, 2009 5:30 am

Congressional hearings of note for March 12, 2009. Read More

March 11, 2009 6:00 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for March 11, 2009. Read More

March 10, 2009 11:45 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for March 10, 2009. Read More

March 06, 2009 12:00 am

Black unemployment hits 13.4 percent in February. Read More

Committee Hearings on Schedule

March 05, 2009 9:10 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for March 5, 2009. Read More

Committee Hearings on Schedule

March 04, 2009 8:00 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for March 4, 2009. Read More

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 26, 2009 10:05 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for February 26, 2009. Read More

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 25, 2009 1:00 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for February 25, 2009. Read More

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 24, 2009 11:45 am

Congressional committee hearings of note for February 24, 2009. Read More

Will post-racial rhetoric kill historic campuses?

December 17, 2008 12:00 am

In Georgia there is growing concern over the future of historically Black Albany State University due to a proposal that is being floated in the Georgia legislature to merge the campus with predominantly white Darton College. The move to merge Albany State, a 103 year old institution, is provoking concern and outrage from students, alumni and the Black community in general; that its historical mission will be diluted. Read More

New Jersey Woman's Amazing Journey

December 10, 2008 12:00 pm

She has seen 18 presidents, beginning with Teddy Roosevelt, during her lifetime and is looking forward to yet another; this time a Black American. In the span of her life Sarah Carter Brown has lived through the Great Depression, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement and the historic 2008 presidential election. Read More

Chronicles history of the Congressional Black Caucus

December 10, 2008 1:00 am

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is offering a holiday sales special on its well documented book detailing the history of the Congressional Black Caucus. Read More

November 21, 2008 12:00 am

Senate and House Democrats select a slate of leadership for the 111th Congress. Read More

Hero of anti-war movement gets leadership post

November 20, 2008 12:00 am

California Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee has been elected by her peers to be the new chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 111th Congress. Read More

September 23, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 22, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 16, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 15, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 12, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 12, 2008 12:00 am

You can make a contribution to Haitian relief efforts through one of the organizations listed. Read More

September 11, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

September 10, 2008 12:00 am

Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More

July Numbers Indicate Losses across Industries, Regions

August 29, 2008 12:00 am

Employers are continuing to downsize their workforces in the face of the slumping economy. Read More

Economy Still Struggling to Rebound

August 29, 2008 12:00 am

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly Employment Si Read More

August 27, 2008 1:33 am

Some issues are best served with quiet reflection. Now, some time after the Sean Bell verdict, the t Read More

New York Senator Shows Class on Convention Floor

August 27, 2008 1:33 am

On a drama filled night in Denver, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton left no doubt about her s Read More

Workplaces appear to be safer

August 27, 2008 12:00 am

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that fatal work injuries declined in 2007, a promising Read More