Powerful black youth organization seeks $5 donations to raise $50,000 for 2013 national tour
Orrin C. Hudson, via his Be Someone organization in Atlanta, is using the game of chess to teach inner city...
Year: 2013
State’s Attorney reminds residents to be safe when visiting cemeteries
A Message From: Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney As the weather finally turns to the warmer side and we...
Music Institute takes Fischoff Gold for fifth time in six years
Consistent leadership in Prestigious Competition Showcases Strong Chamber Music Program The Music Institute of Chicago has reaffirmed its status as...
Better Business Bureau warns job seekers about summer job scams
CHICAGO, IL - - Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will...
Bamboozled: Breast mutilation as preventive care?
By Dr. Scott Whitaker Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The mainstream corporate-controlled media is heralding Angelina Jolie's decision to have her perfectly...
Anti-Gay Group targets Latina Legislator on Marriage Rights Bill
As Illinois' legislative session comes to an end May 31 and passage of Illinois' equal marriage rights bill goes down...
State Senator Raoul rolls out concealed carry plan
Measure balances statewide framework with local control, passes Senate committee SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) presented...
Before the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and 50th year since the 1964 Civil Rights Act, we need a Think Tank in place
Are we in better shape 60-years later? By Chinta Strausberg In just a year, America will celebrate the 60th anniversary...
Ossie Davis Endowment Scholarship Program to grant scholarship awards of up to $6,800
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Ossie Davis Endowment Scholarship program was established to...
Senate passes Lt. Governor’s ethics reform bill
Simon calls on House to pass revised Statement of Economic Interests SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon applauded...
