If elected in November, Harris would be the first female, the first black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected to the office of U.S. President After weeks of facing growing questions in regards to his age, physical and mental health, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, July 21, 2024, that he was ending his presidential re-election campaign, bringing … [Read more...] about President Biden ends campaign run, makes way for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid
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President Biden talks investments in Milwaukee’s community with black, local business owners
President Joe Biden visited Milwaukee on Wednesday December 20, 2023, his third visit to the Badger State this year. Milwaukee is one of many stops for the president as he talks about his efforts and investments in local economies. "Today we're making sure Milwaukee is coming back and all of Milwaukee is coming back," Biden said. "Milwaukee business applications are … [Read more...] about President Biden talks investments in Milwaukee’s community with black, local business owners
Biden signs proclamation creating Emmett Till national monuments
President Joe Biden on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 established a national monument to commemorate the legacy of Emmett Till, whose murder helped ignite the civil rights movement, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Biden signed the proclamation to create the new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument on the 82nd anniversary of the black Chicago teenager’s birth. … [Read more...] about Biden signs proclamation creating Emmett Till national monuments
Ketanji Brown Jackson begins historic career as Supreme Court Justice
After her historic appointment earlier this year, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, on Monday, October 3, 2022, started her trailblazing career as the first black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. In her black robe, Jackson took the seat on the far end of the bench, in keeping with the High Court’s traditional seating, based on seniority. On her … [Read more...] about Ketanji Brown Jackson begins historic career as Supreme Court Justice
Biden signs into law bill making lynching a federal hate crime
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, that makes lynching a federal hate crime, acknowledging how racial violence has left a lasting scar on the nation and asserting that these crimes are not a relic of a bygone era. At a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony, the President didn't hold back in describing the history of racial violence … [Read more...] about Biden signs into law bill making lynching a federal hate crime
Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
President Joe Biden on Friday, February 25, 2022, nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation. Introducing Jackson at the White House, Biden declared, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that … [Read more...] about Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
The Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016
President Joe Biden welcomed the reigning NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, to the White House on Monday, November 8, 2021, making them the first NBA champions to visit since 2016. "In sport and in a democracy, unity perhaps is the most elusive thing and the most necessary thing," Biden said. "But that's who this team is, they're unified. That's who we are as a … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016
President Biden nominates three Black women for Federal Court of Appeals
Remember these names: Ketanji Brown Jackson, Tiffany Cunningham, and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi. These are President Joseph Biden’s first three nominations for the federal Court of Appeals. In 2020, Biden pledged to name the first African American woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. A number of retirements are expected from the federal judiciary now that Donald Trump is out of … [Read more...] about President Biden nominates three Black women for Federal Court of Appeals
A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It was a mixed celebration as Vice President Harris is the first female, and Black and Asian vice president, and the new administration marks a big change from the administration of former President Donald … [Read more...] about A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
President-elect Biden chooses all-female White House press team
President-elect Joe Biden has named an all-female senior communications team for his upcoming administration. More than half of the seven positions will be filled by women of color. The choices are part of Biden’s effort to create an administration that, in his words, “actually looks like America.” Biden’s campaign communications director, Kate Bedingfield, will serve as … [Read more...] about President-elect Biden chooses all-female White House press team