Chicago Police Sued for Refusing to Disclose Extent of Cell Phone Spying
Privacy activist Freddy Martinez sued the Chicago Police Department to force release of records showing the extent of its use...
Month: September 2014
President Obama’s Statement on Airstrikes in Syria
President Barack Obama's statement: Good morning, everybody. Last night, on my orders, America’s armed forces began strikes against ISIL targets...
State’s Attorney Hosts Unity Conference
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, along with members of the office’s Advisory Councils, presented a one day seminar aimed...
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers: “Diploma Mills” Can Damage Your Future
CHICAGO, IL - Having a high school diploma is essential if your plans include entering college, the military or the...
Civil Rights Coalition Urges National Reforms and Recommendations to Address Police Abuse
Coalition of National Civil and Human Rights Organizations Applaud Justice Department’s Announcement of Racial Bias in Law Enforcement Study and Civil Rights...
Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman Make Enhancements to Florida Blue Florida Classic Game Experience
The matchup between Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University will be the first event held at the all-new Orlando Citrus...
America’s Businesses have Created 10 Million Jobs Over the Last 54 Months
Statement by President Barack Obama America’s businesses have created 10 million jobs over the last 54 months – the longest...
Building Partnerships Between Police Officers and the Communities They Serve
By Ben Jealous What is community policing? In the wake of increased shootings in Ferguson and around the country, there has...
Will Ferguson Be a Tipping Point for Black Youth Voter Turnout?
New America Media By Khalil Abdullah WASHINGTON, DC -- A week before National Voter Registration, Tuesday, September 23, civil rights...
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to Celebrate African-American Leaders in Fine Arts
Actress Phylicia Rashad, Singer-songwriter Bill Withers, and Author Dr. Alvin Poussaint to Be Honored WASHINGTON, DC -The Congressional Black Caucus...
