New Jersey Governor Chris Christie distorts Civil Rights History
 By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League  “No minority should have their rights subject to...
Day: February 3, 2012
Attorney General Madigan files suit over faulty mortgage assignments filed with County Recorders
 Attorney General Alleges Faulty Practices in Foreclosing on Homeowners in Crisis  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
State Senator Collins urges follow-through on Gov. Quinn's plan to alleviate housing crisis
 SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) was pleased to hear Governor Quinn, in his State...
New book, "Why Are So Many Black Folks In Jail?", raises tough questions about the uses of incarceration in America
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. Tracy Andrus, one of the top African-American criminologists in the country, has released what is sure...
Pastors to hold all night prayer vigil at site where 2 teens were killed
 “Source of violence is sin….†  CHICAGO, IL - The churches and pastors of the Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention are...
Illinois State Board of Education encourages participation in summer food programs
Programs help fill nutritional gap for children  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is encouraging school...
New Author's Book on grief nominated for NAACP Image Award
Noteworthy Book Focuses on Healing through Relationships and Resources Frederick, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Debut author, Denise Hall Brown, from Frederick,...
Casting is complete for Robert Falls’ major revival of The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O’Neill at Goodman Theatre, starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3 at 12 Noon  Chicago, IL – Artistic Director Robert Falls announces the...
Better Business Bureau Advice: Avoid Payday Loans
  CHICAGO, IL - Distressed consumers, worried about paying bills or buying food for their families, are turning to...
