Mississippi Sen.-elect Scott Colom reflected on faith, perseverance and his commitment to serving all residents after his historic election victory.

Democrat Scott Colom is projected to defeat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race.

Irma P. Hall, the actress who played the beloved family matriarch Big Mama in the 1997 film Soul Food, has died. She was 91.

Texas state Rep. Senfronia Thompson is poised to make history after securing the support of a bipartisan coalition of 90 lawmakers in her bid...

Peter Marketos, a senior U.S. Marshals Service official, is under investigation after a watermelon was left on a Black colleague's desk. It remains unclear who placed the fruit there or whether Marketos was directly involved.

By Dennis Archer, Jr. - Chairman & CEO, sixteen42 ventures Colleagues & Friends,A few weeks before the general election, a dear friend of mine,...

The Nov. 12 recognition highlights academic achievement, basketball leadership, and advocacy for mental health and homelessness. The Marietta City Council will honor KingDaniel Hernandez, a...

This Veterans Day we are taking to the streets to defend veterans’ services and VA workers! Billionaires like Trump are carrying out an all...

An 18-year-old Ole Miss student has apologized after identifying herself in a video showing racist gestures outside a Black student's apartment. The university confirmed she is no longer enrolled.

Did you know that Harriet Tubman was a spy?

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama plans to reintroduce legislation designed to strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965, renewing a congressional effort to address Supreme Court rulings that have narrowed federal protections for minority voters. Sewell announced Monday that she is working with voti

Where holiday cheer meets culture and community, guests can enjoy an evening of soulful flavors, seasonal cocktails, local shopping, and live music.  The Home Depot...