Author Archives: Stacy M. Brown

Stacy M. Brown is a senior writer for The Washington Informer and the senior national correspondent for the Black Press of America. Stacy has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has authored two major biographies, including "Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway, Stevie Wonder's Mother."

stacybrownmedia@gmail.com

**FILE** The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference kicked off Sept. 11, calling on Black America to not only celebrate its cultural heritage but also fight fiercely to protect fundamental freedoms. (WI photo)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

CBCF ALC Kicks Off With Bold Call to Action Ahead of Critical Election Year

by Stacy M. Brown September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

**FILE** The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) kicks off Sept. 11 with a dynamic lineup of events and sessions that highlight critical issues affecting the Black community. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

ALC Day One: CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference Kicks Off with Key Sessions on Health, Tech, Civic Engagement

by Stacy M. Brown September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer, Dead at 77

by Stacy M. Brown September 11, 2024September 12, 2024

Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm committed to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit, leading to the permanent closure of its Strivers Grant Contest.

Fearless Fund Vows to Continue Supporting Women of Color After Settling AAER Lawsuit

by Stacy M. Brown September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (left), the Republican presidential nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, face off in an ABC News-moderated debate in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024.

Harris Dominates First Presidential Debate as Trump Struggles to Defend Record

by Stacy M. Brown September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Harris and Trump to Face Off in First Presidential Debate as Key Voter Groups Mobilize

by Stacy M. Brown September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

**FILE** James Earl Jones (Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader and EGOT Winner, Dies at 93

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

After a six-week summer recess, lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday with just three weeks to act before federal funding runs out on Sept. 30.

Lawmakers Face Looming Deadline to Avoid Government Shutdown

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

Jury Selection Begins in Federal Trial of Memphis Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols’ Death

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

**FILE** Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford and caucus members have released a first-of-its-kind report aimed to hold Fortune 500 companies accountable for their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Congressional Black Caucus Releases Groundbreaking Corporate Accountability Report on DEI

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2024September 9, 2024