Rev. Al Sharpton Calls For United Front In Seeking Police Reform
‘We’re not the haters. We’re the healers’ By Chinta Strausberg The Rev. Al Sharpton Monday issued a challenge to the...
Day: August 26, 2014
Community Activist Kicks Off Petition Drive to Get on the Ballot and Oust Clouted Incumbent in Aldermanic Race
(From Jorge Mújica's Campaign) “This spring, the people of our ward will hand Solis a pink slip for selling out...
Funeral Services for Lyric Tenor Earl Calloway, longtime Fine Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Chicago Defender
By Juanita Bratcher Funeral services for Earl Calloway, lyric tenor and longtime Fine Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Chicago...
Atty. General Madigan Investigating Immigrant Worker Abuse at Chinese Buffet Restaurants in Illinois
Attorney General & Illinois Department of Labor Issue Subpoenas, Urge Immigrant Workers to Report Discrimination, Wage Violations CHICAGO, IL ─...
Films With Positive Images of Young African American Men to Screen at the Long Beach Indie International Film Festival August 27-31, 2014
Five-day event showcases global diversity in film, television, and digital media Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- In the midst of...
Simon welcomes Class of 2025 back to Carbondale Middle School
Speaks about education reform initiatives Welcoming the Class of 2025 back to school, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon highlighted a...
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (RRBITC) held the “First Africa Digital Security Conference” Hosted by The Women Ambassador Foundation
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (RRBITC) held the "First Africa Digital Security Conference" hosted by The Women Ambassador...
Community Residents Picket Campaign Offices of Alderman James Cappleman
Community residents, poverty advocates, workers and allies held a community rally and picket outside the campaign offices of Alderman James...
Auburn University Honors Attorney Gerald A. Griggs as National Hero Award Recipient
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Being an "upstander" rather than a "bystander" in bullying situations requires courage and risk, but individuals...
IDOT Takes Major Steps to Strengthen Personnel Practices
Corrective Actions Aim to Improve Accountability, Restore Public Confidence CHICAGO, IL – Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Erica Borggren announced a...
