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Alongside six other Black legislators at the 47th annual National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Conference in Tennessee, Representative Cherrish Pryor was awarded Legislator of the Year.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville police say at least four people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting at a bank building in downtown Louisville. Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey told a news conference that the suspect was also dead after the Monday morning shooting. Humphrey said the wounded included two police officers. Officers who arrived on the scene exchanged gunfire with the shooter but it wasn't clear how he died. Humphrey said the shooter appeared to be a former employee of the bank. An emotional Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he lost two friends in the shooting.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two expelled Black Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats. The comments by former Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson follow their ouster by the Republican-led Legislature for a protest on the House floor urging passage of gun-control measures in the wake of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. Both former lawmakers told NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday that they want to return to their positions as lawmakers. The Nashville metro council is likely to reappoint Jones during a specially called meeting Monday. The Shelby County Commission plans to announce soon when it will meet to fill the vacancy left by Pearson’s expulsion. Likewise, commissioners can reinstall Pearson.

Wednesday, November 4th was a night of firsts for me. I attended my first concert in the Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre...

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

As Medicare and Medicaid celebrate their 50th anniversary protecting the health and well-being of millions of seniors, people with disabilities and low-income individuals, the Centers...

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...

Eskenazi Health is honoring a prominent physician in Indianapolis history with a street recognized in his name.Dr. Harvey Middleton, who was the first African...

Eskenazi Health is honoring a prominent physician in Indianapolis history with a street recognized in his name.Dr. Harvey Middleton, who was the first African...

Know Your History!Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and...