Newly appointed “pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson’s role has been met with cautious optimism from decarceration advocates, given President Donald Trump’s unpredictable stance on criminal justice ...

Former Obama advisor Van Jones, praised President Trump for appointing Alice Marie Johnson as his "pardon czar" to oversee ...

Appointed by President Donald Trump, Alice Marie Johnson said she will step down from her position as CEO of her Memphis-based nonprofit, Taking Action For Good, in her new role as 'pardon czar'.

Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender.

For nearly four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month during February. Although Congress passed the law in 1986 formally designating February as “National Black History ...

Nearly 50 years ago, former President Gerald Ford issued the first proclamation recognizing Black History Month. As America prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 1976, Ford called on all ...

Maryland political leaders stepped up their support Saturday for Black History Month in the midst of an onslaught of attacks on diversity initiatives by President Donald Trump. Maryland Gov.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — February is Black History Month. There are numerous events in Western New York to honor those who came before and celebrate Black civil rights icons, artists, and leaders ...

Set in Old Town — one of Portland’s earliest Black neighborhoods — “Black, Black History Month” is more than a pop-up museum; it’s a reminder that Black history continues to be made.

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...

Black History Month is here, along with a bevvy of events ... Arts in Action Award – Faithlyn Johnson, Founder & Executive Director for ActUp Theater, Inc. For The Culture Award – Brandon ...