African American Civil War Museum and Memorial expresses condolences upon the death of Larry Dillard
 Washington, DC - Dr. Frank Smith, executive director of The African American Civil War Museum and Memorial,  has issued...
Month: April 2011
Tavis Smiley launches 10-city “Fail Up” Tour
 Award-winning broadcaster releases new book about building success from failure  Bookcover New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- In 2009, TIME...
Gov. Quinn announces increased Bicycle Safety Reporting
New Tracking of “Dooring†Crashes Will Identify Problem Areas (From the Active Transportation Alliance)  Chicago, IL - Gov. Pat...
Bright solar energy promises should not blind consumers to contractor scams
 (A Message from the Better Business Bureau)   Chicago, IL - Warmer weather and sunny skies combined with higher...
Anti-Violence demonstrations continue in Newark, New Jersey
The Newark Anti-Violence Coalition (NAVC) and Parents Of Murdered Children (PMC) Unite at 91st Straight Anti-Genocide (Anti-Violence) Demonstration in City...
“Cirque Shanghai Extreme” is all new for 2011 at Navy Pier® PEPSI® Skyline Stage this summer June 23 – September 5
  World Premiere Production Features Jaw-Dropping Motorcycle on a Wire Aerial Act, Action Packed Sword Fighting Feats and Thrilling New...
Troy Davis’ last chance for life: “Innocent until proven guilty”
Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO, NAACP Â Innocent until proven guilty. Â These four words helped establish our criminal...
GOP blows it with official’s animal depiction of Obama
(From New America Media)  Commentary By Earl Ofari Hutchinson  Orange County, Calif. GOP Central Committee member Marilyn Davenport’s...
Black legislators on Frontline against AZ-Style Immigration Bills
(From New America Media)  By Marcelo Ballvé  New York - As immigrant advocates battle hardline immigration bills in state capitols...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Simon: State’s ethics form is “weak”
Calls for new standards, requires staff to file financial info                   Chicago, IL – A day after yet another Illinois governor...
