On Friday, March 27, 2020, the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law after the House of Representatives passed it earlier that day. The bill is the largest relief package signed into law in United States history and will impact nearly every person in this country.
As schools and colleges close nationwide due to the Coronavirus, foster youth and international students face possible homelessness, hunger and more.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, despite controversy surrounding her campaign, overwhelmingly won reelection to her seat. Lacey said she wants to create more transparency in the office so that people will better understand what her job entails.
At the intersection of Crenshaw and Leimert, hundreds gathered to honor the history of Crenshaw Boulevard and Leimert Park and to celebrate the groundbreaking of Destination Park and its centerpiece; Sankofa Park.
The legacy of Harriet Tubman needs to continue
The new fiscal budget by President Donald J. Trump ignores the needs of working-class Americans and reduces funding for healthcare and social safety net programs. The Congressional Black Caucus is appalled by President Trump’s proposed budget, which includes callous cuts to social safety net and healthcare programs in exchange for increased defense spending and a border wall. This is from a President representing a “fiscally conservative” party while adding almost $1 trillion in deficit spending. By targeting the social safety net and healthcare, the President has singled out programs designed to provide support for American families in the greatest need.
In the aftermath of the United States House of Representatives’ approval of two articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, America’s 45th president, debates about the process wage on.
HBCUs are invaluable to the strength of the Black community and serve as cornerstones for innovation and opportunity in higher education.
As the representative for District 37, Bass promises to update the press with calls and town halls.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Casa De Rosas gives former vets and their families a second chance
“This is a great loss, a tremendous loss. I never thought something like this would happen.”
Bass opened the floor thanking everyone for joining the call, and explaining what happened in terms of the impeachment.
Brotherhood Crusade is honored to recognize the distinguished 2019 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Honoree, Congresswoman Karen Bass and welcome featured entertainment, the incomparable, multi-platinum recording group, En Vogue.
Could the President’s reign be coming to an end?
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement: “For the last month, the House Judiciary Committee has been engaged in an impeachment investigation. Now, combined with the leadership of the Speaker and our committee chairs, this body is moving in lockstep towards a common goal. “Ever since Trump set foot in the Oval Office, he has been on a mission to rip apart decades of policies that protect civil rights, the environment, public lands and more. He has embarrassed our nation