Petition to Raise Voluntary Reparations for Slavery Through a Lottery
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Reparations Labor Union (RLU) proposes that the African-American descendants of slaves receive voluntary reparations through a...
Month: October 2014
Chicago has Appeal for Injustices: “Mayoral Candidates Debate Needed for An Accounting”
As Chicago citizens peer from behind their curtains, many contemplate the activities that would take them across gang-turf and into...
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On November 6, 2014, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army First Lieutenant...
Illinois Receives $1.9 Million to Increase Mental Health Awareness and Promote Healthy Development
Grant funds will help create safe, supportive school environments prepared to meet students’ diverse needs SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois...
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launches 10-Day Voter Education and Mobilization Countdown
Florida Black Youth Vote kicks off 10-day countdown to Election Day on FAMU campus Washington, DC - In an effort...
Two Free Panel Discussions Explore Issues of Race, Gender, Art
Speakers to discuss themes related to Block exhibit, “Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey†Prominent scholars and Chicago-based artists to analyze...
Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Ebola Safety Guidance
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck provided further guidance on Illinois’ Ebola safety...
Lt. Gov. Simon Presents $10,000 Verizon Donation for Domestic Violence Prevention
Verizon HopeLine cell phone drive helps domestic violence survivors CHICAGO, IL - Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon brought her office’s...
Singer-Songwriter Livingston Taylor Opens Club Mac’s 2014-2015 Season With Concerts Nov. 14 & 15
GLEN ELLYN, IL –McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage opens its 2014-2015 Club MAC season with concerts by...
Miss Earth Congo 2015 National Competition to Take Place in Charlotte, NC on July 8-31, 2015
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Ms. Mukon Ngoyi, the Miss Earth Congo National Director, along with Mr. Miguel Lagado, the Miss Earth...
