Hakeem Jeffries was president of his college chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, a historically Black fraternity that he says shaped his future. By Mini Racker, Time — More than 30…
By Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill — Story at a glance: A number of Black Americans made history in 2022 by breaking through glass ceilings. Ketanji Brown Jackson became the…
By: Isheka N. Harrison— The topic of reparations was discussed heavily during the Democratic primary presidential race in 2019. The HR 40 bill, which seeks to create a commission to…
By Mike Lillis, The Hill — Legislation exploring whether Black Americans should receive restitution for slavery may soon get a huge boost, as a growing number of Democrats are hoping…
The 49-year-old will serve as an impeachment manager during Donald Trump’s Senate trial, a role that carries potential rewards and risks. By Alana Abramson, TIME — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is getting his turn in the spotlight. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Wednesday that the 49-year-old former corporate lawyer and self-proclaimed hip-hop afficionado would serve as one of the impeachment managers in the Senate trial of President Donald Trump, catapulting him into the…