Rest In Power Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 90, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Human Rights Activist

by Good Black News | Jun 27, 2022 | General News, Politics | 0 comments

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who helped lead the movement that ended apartheid, the unjust system of white rule in South Africa and won a Nobel Peace Prize, passed away today in Cape Town, the country’s president Cryil Ramaphosa confirmed Sunday. Tutu was 90....

U.S. House of Representatives Passes “The Crown Act” Banning Discrimination Based on Hair Texture or Styles

by Good Black News | Jun 21, 2022 | Community, General News, Politics | 0 comments

According to nbcnews.com, the United States House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act, which would ban hair-related discrimination on Friday. Measure H.R. 2116 passed 235-189 in a vote along party lines. It was introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J....

Shalanda Young Nominated by President Biden to Become White House Budget Director

by Good Black News | Jun 1, 2022 | General News, Politics | 0 comments

President Joe Biden announced yesterday he is nominating Shalanda Young to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This key administration position has gone unfilled for months, according to washingtonpost.com. If confirmed by the Senate, Young will...

Economist Lisa Cook Confirmed to Federal Reserve Board, 1st Black Woman Governor in Agency’s 108-Year History

by Good Black News | May 10, 2022 | Finance, Politics | 0 comments

Cook was confirmed by a 51-to-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President Harris casting the tiebreaking vote. No Republicans voted for Cook, and Democrats, who hold a razor-thin majority, had delayed moving forward on her nomination until they could assemble all 50 of...

Learn More About Karine Jean-Pierre, Political Strategist, Activist and New White House Press Secretary (LISTEN)

by Good Black News | May 7, 2022 | General News, Politics | 0 comments

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) A few days ago, Karine Jean-Pierre made history when she was announced as the next White House Press Secretary, taking over from current Press Secretary Jen Psaki on May 13. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and...

Karine Jean-Pierre to be New White House Press Secretary

by Good Black News | May 5, 2022 | General News, Politics | 0 comments

Karine Jean-Pierre was appointed by President Joe Biden today as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Jen Psaki, according to nbcnews.com. Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to hold the position. Jean-Pierre currently...

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