Black jewelry designer debuts new fall line
New York International Gift Fair debuts fall line from Sandy Baker Jewelry: Coral, sculptural influences define modern art aesthetic  ...
Month: July 2012
Street Dedication for the Gardners: Ed & Betty Gardner hailed as “national treasurersâ€
Spencer Leak, Sr. to resurrect “No Crime Day† By Chinta Strausberg  Hundreds attended a street naming ceremony, hosted...
Schools promote healthy eating habits through Expanded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Schools statewide receive a total of $4.9 million to increase fruit and vegetable offerings; More students have access to healthy...
Madigan, U.S. DOJ reach $175 million settlement with Wells Fargo over discriminatory lending
Settlement of Attorney General’s 2009 Lawsuit Provides Millions in Restitution for African-American, Latino Borrowers Steered Into Subprime Loans  WASHINGTON,...
National Association of University Women comes to Atlanta for 2012 convention
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The National Association of University Women., Inc. has chosen Atlanta, Georgia as their 68th National Convention location....
The RLJ Companies announces formation of small business investment company in cooperation with the Small Business Administration
RLJ Credit Opportunity attracts investments from major banks to lend money to small businesses  Bethesda, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Robert...
Maynard Media Critique: Mainstream Media tend to ignore Blacks’ mental health problems
 By Joshunda Sanders   From Metta World Peace to Rudy Eugene, African-Americans confronting mental health challenges are often...
ABC 7 Chicago presents a special edition of “Heart & Soul”
The program is hosted by Charles Thomas and Evelyn Holmes; Program recent winner of Illinois Broadcasters Award  ABC 7’s...
MWRD to staff booth at 38th annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival and participate in the 22nd annual Westchester Fest, both July 14 & 15
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is participating in the festival for the first time and will...
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s president awarded Woman of Excellence in Business
 Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D. Recognized as Trailblazer for Humanity                                                 WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation...
