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 ...

Trump has appointed the grandmother he pardoned in his first term to a position that would make recommendations for other acts of clemency.

Alice Marie Johnson, who was convicted of a drug trafficking operation in Memphis, named as 'pardon czar' by President Trump.

Running from Feb. 1 to March 8, the exhibition honors Black History Month and marks the gallery debut of artists Blu Murphy, Brittney S. Price, Kaylyn Webster, and Lex Marie. Curated by ... Etta Mack ...

Although the first celebration of Black History Month was in 1970 ... and wrote quickly the fable of Marguerite Johnson, aged nineteen, former companion and driver for Mrs. Annie Henderson ...

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 ...

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 ...