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President Biden has long believed that we must build the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down. That is why during his State of the Union address, the President spoke directly to working families and communities across the country who have felt left behind. He outlined his economic agenda and […]
Dozens of Congressional Black Caucus members and some Democrats were seen wearing “1870” pins Tuesday night as President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address. The numbered pins mark the year of the first-known police killing of an unarmed Black person in the United States, 26-year-old Henry Truman. Truman, was shot and […]
Arlo Washington’s journey to becoming the charter of the first new credit union in Arkansas since 1996 began with a simple need for a haircut. As a young man, Washington worked as a barber in exchange for haircuts he couldn’t afford. It was while working in a barbershop that he observed the owner’s influence and […]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus meet with President Biden and Vice President Harris in the Oval Office on Feb. 2 to discuss police reform. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Members of the Congressional Black Caucus meet with President Biden and Vice President Harris in the Oval Office on Feb. […]
1. A bipartisan theme, with some tough words sprinkled in The last time Biden delivered a major speech was back in September, when he delivered some tough words in prime time about Republican efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and said that “MAGA Republicans” posed a threat to democracy. Tuesday’s speech was much more aspirational, […]
WASHINGTON — While members of Congress may not be able to speak during the State of the Union address, they often get their message across through the guests they bring. This year is no exception. Lawmakers through their invitees attempted to signal their approval or disapproval of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, or […]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus wore “1870” pins at the State of the Union address to mark police killings of Black people. The number marks the year that Henry Truman, a Black man, was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer. It’s the first known instance of a police officer killing an unarmed, free Black person […]
Families of Black people killed by police push for reform at State of the Union The Guardian US Source link
Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to … NPR Source link
State of the Union live updates: What to expect from Biden’s annual address to Congress CNBC Source link