Actor, Author and Humanitarian Belafonte struggles with today’s Civil Rights problems
Says they mirror the 1960’s, anger missing as fuel for change  By Chinta Strausberg  Actor, author and humanitarian...
Month: February 2012
Secretary of State Offices closed today for Lincoln’s Birthday
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices open Monday through Friday will be...
Black students score above the National average in 3,000 plus schools
 CHICAGO, IL - African American students are driving positive academic change in some public schools nationwide, says Dr. Jawanza...
Dallas to host Black Education Symposium for Boys, February 17, 2012
Historical Black History Day: City of Dallas to host “Love for a Black Brotha†Educational Symposium, February 17, 2012  ...
25,000 Senegalese school children to benefit from food aid, Counterpart announced
Arlington, VA (BlackNews.com) -- More than 25,000 at-risk pre-school and elementary students in Senegal will benefit from a new daily...
City of Chicago agrees to pay $6.2 million in class action for protestors arrested at 2003 Anti-War Protest
A settlement has been reached in the class action law suit Vodak v. City of Chicago, brought against the Chicago...
After Gay Marriage victories in California & Washington, Illinois activists set to protest on Sunday
With this week's victory over California's Proposition 8 and next week's likely passage of equal marriage legislation in the State...
Cook County State’s Attorney Alvarez swears in new chief
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has named a law enforcement veteran with more than 25 years of police and...
Pastor Acree holds book-signing in time for Valentine’s Day
Holds 47th birthday bash, too  By Chinta Strausberg  CHICAGO, IL – Just two-days before Valentine’s Day, Pastor Ira...
Windy City Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for potential homeowners
Windy City Habitat for Humanity is holding Homebuyer Information Meetings for people interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. The organization anticipates...
