War Powers Resolution Regarding Iraq: Letter from President Barack Obama
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As I reported on August 8 and 17 and on September 1, 2014, U.S....
Year: 2014
NAACP Wins Major Early Voting Victory in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge ruled on Thursday a law that cuts early voting in Ohio is unconstitutional and...
National Urban League Urges FCC to Maintain Sports Blackout Rule
In a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial urged the agency...
Job Recovery Leaves Significant Percentage of Black Workers Underemployed
NAACP Statement on August Unemployment Numbers Washington, DC – The NAACP has released the following statement in response to the...
Atlanta Emergency Youth Shelter in Danger of Closing on October 1st – Seeks More Support
Young People Matter (YPM) operates the city's only emergency youth shelter for girls under 18 Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) - Young...
Major African Music Artists to Perform Pro Bono for Plad’s Stop Africa Land Grab Concert
Will be held Sunday. September 21st at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - Â Performing for the...
Chicago Families, Insulted by U.S. Atty Zachary Fardon
Demand justice for all victims of police crimes and torture From Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and...
Attorney General Madigan Announces Legislation to Allow Video, Audio Monitoring in Nursing Homes
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a legislative proposal that will allow nursing home residents and their...
Joliet Junior College and Chicago Carpenters to Honor Simon, New Education Program
JOLIET, IL — Officials with Joliet Junior College and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters will host a reception to...
Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Investigation into Ferguson Police Department
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Holder Announces Pattern or Practice Investigation of Ferguson Police Department at Press Conference Good afternoon. ...
