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

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week that he has appointed Alice Marie Johnson, a Tennessee woman whose ...

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.

"This is my mission — to really give voice to the voiceless ... to help those who are unseen to be seen," said Alice Marie ...

Google's online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other ...

President Trump on Monday signed a full and unconditional pardon for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who served eight years in prison on corruption charges until Trump commuted his sentence ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mayor Cavalier Johnson celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday by honoring four Milwaukee residents who've had a powerful impact on the city. Johnson presented honors for outstanding ...