This Day in Black History: Nov. 8, 1966
Edward W. Brooke is the first African-American elected to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 8, 1966....
Commentary: Tim Scott Is the Clarence Thomas of Congress
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley today announced that Rep. Tim Scott will become that state's new se...
This Day in Black History: Nov. 8, 1966
Edward W. Brooke III awarded seat in U.S. Senate....
William "Mo" Cowan Sworn In as New Massachusetts Senator
Boston attorney William "Mo" Cowan sworn in as interim U.S. senator by Vice President Joe Biden....
Deval Patrick Names African-American to Fill U.S. Senate Seat
William "Mo" Cowan will fill seat vacated by Sen. John Kerry until a special election is held....
Oldest Black Frat Gets Fat Gift From First Black Senator
Posted Nov. 26, 2008 – Sen. Edward Brooke and his wife donated $100,000 to Alpha Phi Alpha, confirm...
Earl Weakens but Still Powerful as It Passes by NC
Earl Weakens but Still Powerful as It Passes by NC...
Commentary: Obama, King and the Intersection of Two Prominent Lives
There is significance to Barack Obama taking the oath of office on the day the nation commemorates ...
Commentary: The Disturbing Picture From Tampa
Scenes from the audience at the Republican National Convention show a party that not all Americans ...
