National Urban League and NAACP Presidents meet with President Obama
 By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League To Be Equal #30 “It is clear that the...
Day: July 27, 2011
Peace activists to Mayor Emanuel, Police Chief: Respect our right to protest NATO/G8
  "Threats from top cop will not deter exercise of constitutional rights to mobilize for spring 2012 meeting," say...
Foreclosures mount, mediation efforts fail
New America Media By Kat Aaron and Mary Kane Investigative Reporting Workshop  Synopsis: Is Maryland's foreclosure mediation program failing...
Illinois a sign of hope for national dreamers
 Equal Voice Newspaper  They are lost in limbo, their lives on hold, and their contributions sidelined while politicians debate...
Author focuses much-needed attention on healing from grief
Why Are So Many Suffering in Silence? It's Time for Survivors and Supporters to Talk About Grief Denise Hall Brown,...
Interfaith witness urges the President and Congress to protect Medicaid and Medicare
 Chicago, IL – The Campaign for Better Health Care was one of nearly 60 interfaith organizations signing a statement sent...
Schools promote healthy eating habits through expanded fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Schools statewide receive a total of $4.7 million to increase fruit and vegetable offerings; More students have access to healthy...
President Barack Obama addressed the nation on the debt ceiling crisis
“Republican House members have essentially said that the only way they’ll vote to prevent America’s first-ever default is if the...
