John Conyers

The longest-serving African-American Congressman in history is dead.  Michigan Democrat John Conyers died at his home Sunday.  He was 90.  Conyers was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and pursued liberal causes for more than 50 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.  He resigned in 2017 after allegations of sexual harassment, which […]

Carl Conyers Jr., the son of Michigan Rep. John Conyers, was found safe in Houston, Texas, Friday morning after going missing on Tuesday.

He was spotted distributing $100 bills to employees at a McDonald’s in Fort Worth.

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U.S. Representative John Conyers says Michigan’s possible state takeover of Detroit is racist and violates civil rights, The Washington Post reports. RELATED: Why Republicans Keep Talking About Race Did Romney Have 20 Incorrect Votes The congressman’s statement is the strongest denouncement of the possible takeover since the story made national news last year: “How come […]

President Barack Obama “needs to fight, and fight harder,” Rep. Elijah Cummings told CNN on Sunday adding to the chorus of criticism from Black political leaders that claim the president  is ignoring African-Americans. Black unemployment appears to be the biggest gripe Black leaders have with Obama. Representatives Maxine Waters and John Conyers, both prominent members of […]