Tavis Smiley calls for White House Conference on the eradication of poverty in America
This January, Smiley and his All-Star Panel discuss a ‘Vision for a New America' Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- As...
Day: November 21, 2012
Don’t be a victim to this year’s early “Black Friday” ad frenzy
 Blacks spend $1 trillion + Support black businesses  By Chinta Strausberg   In just two-days, the doors...
Lt. Governor Simon, EMS Task Force make recommendations to improve emergency medical services
Increased access to education would improve provider training SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon joined state Rep. Don...
Missing Borders; Especially the Array of Thousands of Updated Books for Geeks and Bookworms
Soap Box Rants/A WEEKLY COLUMN By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan, President, Chair & CEO, PETAL et al. I miss Borders. From my...
Illini Central School Board President receives Thomas Lay Burroughs Award
Ron Moehring presented with statewide honor by ISBE at education conference in Chicago  MASON CITY, IL – The Illinois State...
Keeping the Holidays Merry on a Budget: The Better Business Bureau Offers Tips
CHICAGO, IL - The holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday. The excitement of the holidays creates a tendency...
Riders for Better Transit statement on CTA 2013 budget and fare hikes
Letters to Editors From Riders for Better Transit  CHICAGO, IL  – Every year it seems Chicagoland transit riders get...
Women’s Business Development Center offers December programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and...
Sec’y of State White reminds Drivers to be safe throughout this Holiday Season — Don’t Drink & Drive
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminded people to travel safely on November 21st, known as “Blackout Wednesday,†the night...
