Federal Appeals Court rejects Rumsfeld’s attempt to dismiss Torture Suit against him
 “These plaintiffs have alleged a grave breach of our most basic social compact — between 'We the People' and the...
Year: 2011
EXCLUSIVE: Professor Protess turns to Illinois Supreme Court to free tortured and wrongly convicted man
Stanley Wrice jailed 28-years in prison on “tainted†evidence By Chinta Strausberg  After spending half of his life in...
TimeLine Theatre Company to commemorate 9/11 Anniversary with 2 readings of The Guys
 Tickets for this 2-night only event at the Mercury Theater are free, but donations will be accepted to benefit...
Pfleger: ‘It’s time to wage war’ on behalf of America’s poor
West/Smiley “not hating†on Obama but lifting up the poor By Chinta Strausberg The controversial “Poverty Tour†organizers, famed talk...
New book examines the dark side of Hip Hop music
 Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) -- The destruction of the music business can be traced to two words: hip hop. At...
Sec’y of State Jesse White urges Digital Talking Book Machine patrons to use Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Website
  Download Books and Magazines for Free                                                                                                 Springfield, IL —Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging blind...
Fitness trainer and retired Air Force veteran offers course to combat the #1 problem that hinders individuals from reaching weight loss goals
 MAJOR Fitness Trainer and Air Force Veteran Denese Major Bellamy  Fort Mill, SC -- MAJOR Fitness Trainer and...
Chicago Park District ignores complaint against Jesse Owens Park Advisory Council: Council continues to operate as a “Private Clubâ€
An Open Letter to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners By Juanita Bratcher  More than a year ago,...
The National Black Church Initiative implements innovative Financial Literacy Initiative
 NBCI wants every family to save one year's salary over the next 7 years                                                                                                                Washington, DC -...
Are some politicians forgetting who they represent?
 By Rev. Harold E. Bailey  On election-day, voters get the opportunity to voice their sentiments by way of...
