Civil rights icons Diane Nash and Fred Gray on Thursday afternoon were awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Joe Biden. Nash and Gray both have ties to Nashville were among 15 others whoRead More
Wims and other officials were on hand as Biden toured the 4,000-acre production compound of Lockheed Martin’s Pike County Operations. Dr. Wims thanked President Biden for his Alabama visit and discussed A&M’s renewed investment and commitment to research and developmentRead More
ATLANTA – A packed house of elected officials, community leaders, and other well-wishers celebrated Georgia’s Trifecta leadership on June 28. The trio of metro Atlanta leaders honored for their work locally and nationally included DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, presidentRead More
WASHINGTON – President Biden on Saturday signed into law a bipartisan gun bill intended to prevent dangerous people from accessing firearms and increase investments in the nation’s mental health system, ending nearly three decades of gridlock in Washington over howRead More
ATLANTA – As Morehouse College’s medical school honored long-time board member Rep. Calvin Smyre, the campus revealed they’ve named a new building after him. College leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center. It will standRead More
As a state legislator and the president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), I proudly stand behind the NBCSL position to improve care for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. NBCSL is a top organization representing theRead More
Following U.S. Senator Charles Schumer’s push and continued support, the U.S. Senate confirmed Assemblymember Nick Perry to be the next United States Ambassador to Jamaica. Nick Perry, a New York State Assemblymember, was born in Jamaica and represents a predominantlyRead More
FRANKFORT – On Thursday, Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, sponsor of Senate Bill (SB) 276, joined Governor Andy Beshear at a ceremonial bill signing for a measure expanding the Medicaid program to individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease. SB 276, alsoRead More
State Rep. Calvin Smyre, 74, will wrap up 48-years at the Capitol on Monday. Historians say the Columbus Democrat has served more consecutive years in office than any other lawmaker. Here’s a look back at Smyre’s years in office. WhenRead More
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint qualified and diverse leaders to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The President’s Board will advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative, established byRead More