From "Mothers of the Movement" to former attorney general Eric Holder and Bernie Sanders, the NAN convention is required attendance for those who are serious about the sanctity of Black life in America.

Voter survey shows Ellison leading Perez for DNC chair. But some predict that a consensus candidate could emerge.

At least four senior State Department workers left their posts on Wednesday as a group of senators, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, lambasted President Donald Trump for promoting a "culture of fear among federal employees."

Erica Garner posts angry tweets criticizing Clinton's campaign staff. Leaked emails revealed they considered using her father's death in an op-ed.

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The Color of Change PAC has launched a program to mobilize Black voters beyond just getting high voter turnout.

Donna Brazile, a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party, has been the ultimate political insider and strategist for decades. So it comes as no surprise that she was tapped to replace ousted Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Brazile, 56, a native of Louisiana, was selected Sunday to serve as interim chairwoman of the convention. Schultz stepped […]

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The tennis great's decision comes right before the start of the Olympic Games, where she will be representing the U.S.

In the end, Sanders threw his full support behind Clinton as he had done two weeks ago when they first appeared together in New Hampshire --referencing their 25-year relationship and Clinton's ability to lead through tenured positions in public service.

Spurred by the resignation of chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz after a weekend Wikileaks email dump revealed a bias against Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, his supporters and advocates of civil disobedience infiltrated the streets of Philadelphia in droves, chanting, "We are the 99 percent" and "Feel the Bern!"

"Black Men for Bernie" joined a rally in support of Bernie Sanders in Philadelphia. The organization says Sanders has long fought the battle to end racial inequality.

"Hillary Clinton will make a great president and I am proud to stand with her today," Sanders said.

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Hours after addressing the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, President Barack Obama delivered a statement about the police shooting that occurred during a protest in Dallas, Texas, which claimed the lives of five officers.