Overlooked No More: Elizabeth Keckly, Dressmaker and Confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln
Keckly was born a slave but bought her freedom and began working for the first lady. Her memoir offered a rare look inside the Lincoln White House.
State Police Investigating Abuse at Celebrated Louisiana School
New allegations have arisen since The New York Times detailed physical and emotional abuse at T.M. Landry, a school celebrated for landing black students in elite colleges.
Julián Castro, Former Housing Secretary, Takes Step Toward a Presidential Run
The former housing secretary in the Obama administration and the former mayor of San Antonio announced he was forming a presidential exploratory committee.
While Working for Trump, Giuliani Courts Business Abroad
Ethics experts say Rudolph W. Giuliani risks blurring lines by seeking contracts with foreign governments even as he remains President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Cohen Leaves Court
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former longtime lawyer, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a hush-money scandal.
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces New Grants
Projects supported by this round of grants include work to preserve the “auditory signatures” of historic sites and a timeline of African-American music.
Pelosi and Dissident Democrats Reach Deal to Limit Her Speakership to 4 Years
The agreement, which if adopted by House Democrats would also bind the party’s other two top leaders, almost certainly clears the way for Nancy Pelosi to be elected speaker next month.
Tennessee Earthquake, Strongest in Decades, Jolts Homes in the Region and Atlanta
The 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit around 4:14 a.m. near the rural city of Decatur, Tenn., sending ripples throughout the state. There were no reports of serious damage.
On Washington: Playing by His Own Rules, Trump Flips the Shutdown Script
The two parties typically try to avoid getting blamed for a government shutdown. President Trump says he’s happy to own one over a border wall
North Carolina Fraud Scandal Casts Shadow Over the Primary, Too
As state officials look into suspicious voting in a general election House race, they are also examining this year’s Republican primary for signs of fraud.
Dress Well and Speak Softly: How Black Professionals Counter Bias at Work
Doctors, lawyers and others described the steps that people of color must take to avoid unwarranted suspicion and bolster their credibility.
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