National Black Church Initiative identifies race as the culprit for Cleveland Four sluggish rescue
 Racial Indifference Prompted Poor Police Work  Washington DC - The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of...
Month: May 2013
Coalition demands that Attorney General Holder drop persecution of Asata Shakur and go after police and vigilantes who terrorize African American and Latino communities
 Open Letter to Attorney General Eric Holder  In a letter sent to U. S. Attorney Eric H. Holder,...
African American businessmen launch first of five stores in the black community
 ‘We want to control our own money’  By Chinta Strausberg  Following his dream, Harold Davis, president of...
Former Postal worker convicted in rape case
A former postal worker who has been charged in five sexual assault cases has been found guilty of the 2006...
RLJ Entertainment announces launch of YouTube paid channels
 RLJ Entertainment Launching Channels Under the "Acorn TV" and Urban-Focused "OnCue" brands Bethesda, MD (BlackNews.com) -- RLJ Entertainment Inc.,...
Microsoft launches 2013 Summer Internship Program for women and minorities
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Explore Microsoft Internship Program is a 12-week summer internship program that is specifically designed for...
Bridal Shop inquiries to Better Business Bureau up 12% as Summer Wedding Season begins
 (From the Better Business Bureau)                                                                                                                                                         CHICAGO, IL - Wedding season is just around the corner. When...
Illinois State Board of Education seeking applicants for Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across the state will represent student interests  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education is...
Lt. Governor Simon encourages Senate passage of tightly-regulated medical marijuana legislation
 Says strong controls, restrictions provide necessary safeguards  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced her support...
Senators move to block Iran’s access to Foreign Exchange Reserves
 New sanctions prohibit foreign currency transactions and currency conversions for the Central Bank of Iran and designated Iranian economic...
