Classrooms First legislation overwhelmingly passes House of Representatives
CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon applauded the House of Representatives for passing Classrooms First Commission legislation that...
Day: March 26, 2013
Story-Telling Icon Alex Haley told author “…Your story begins where ‘Roots’ ended”
"The Battle of a Daytime Nightmare" by Dr. Thelma Battle-Buckner It took the now 80-year-old Thelma Battle-Buckner over 27 years...
300 plus Black women from ten states traveled to U.S. Capitol to urge their congressional leaders to pass policies that empower Black and underserved families
Washington, DC - Over 300 Black women from ten states traveled to the US Capitol last week to urge representatives...
Illinois House Republicans: Pass a balanced budget or risk not being paid
Illinois House Republicans have introduced a measure that would require the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget or risk...
Powerful book of poetry by Brenda Elizabeth Rose gives vital insight into life of elderly
Inspired by her observations of those living in her retirement residence, Brenda Elizabeth Rose’s ‘Selected Poems’ depicts life from a...
Female veterans with an entrepreneurial passion: registration deadline for V-Wise Chicago is March 27th
Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE), operated by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University,...
Prostate Cancer Rally to reach one million persons on Father’s Day
The largest effort ever to focus on Black America Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is launching...
Chicago Latina lands a position in the next season of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 20
CHICAGO, IL – Folks are asking, “What is in the water in Humboldt Park?†Local native Bianca Andaluz, known as...
New Digital-Divide Campaign would leave seniors behind
New America Media By Cecilia Garcia & Bob Harootyan WASHINGTON, D.C.– A major national campaign was launched last week to...
