This election season is looking like it could be a good one. Louisiana Congressman, Cedric Richmond talks to DL about the good things that we as voters have already done, and the next steps. “African Americans are turning out in a higher proportion,” and also “over performing our white counterparts,” Richmond said, adding that those […]

Little Known Black History Facts

Former U.S. Congressman William “Bill” Lacy Clay Sr. served 16 terms as the first Black person to represent the state of Missouri in Congress. Today is Congressman Clay’s birthday, and we look back at his life and career. Clay was born in St. Louis, Missouri on this day in 1931. He graduated from Saint Louis […]