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Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor who oversaw investigations involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, will lead the criminal ...

Longtime Dallas pastor and civil rights leader Frederick Haynes III has won the election for Texas' 30th Congressional ...

Black women achieved historic milestones in the 2026 midterm elections, securing governorships, U.S. Senate seats, and ...

Access to affordable legal representation, economic resources, and entrepreneurial opportunities can make a lasting ...

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the race for the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Don Tracy and making history as ...

Democrats are projected to regain control of the U.S. Senate following a series of major victories in the 2026 midterm ...

Black candidates made history in Tuesday’s (November 3) midterm elections, breaking barriers in governors’ offices, the U.S. Senate and other statewide positions. From becoming the first Black women ...