African-Americans Disproportionately Affected by Hunger Despite Economic Upturn
Washington, D.C. – African-Americans continue to suffer disproportionately high rates of hunger and poverty despite the growing economy, according to...
Month: February 2015
North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice for Son’s Killing
More than 4,600 supporters join Dolly & Tony Griggs in calling on Attorney General Roy Cooper and US Attorney Thomas...
Center For Bio-Ethical Reform to Introduce New Sign Display Titled “All Black Lives Matterâ€
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) –  The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will introduce a provocative new sign display titled: All Black...
Cook County Democratic Women Unveils Endorsed Aldermanic Slate
CHICAGO, IL:Â The following aldermanic candidates have been endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Women: 2nd Ward: Cornell Wilson 3rd...
State Rep. Welch Responds to Governor Rauner’s Budget Address, Calls for Balanced Approach
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Governor Rauner’s budget address:...
Scammers Now Misuse TurboTax to Target State Returns
CHICAGO, IL – Last year the U.S. Treasury lost billions of dollars due to the filing of fraudulent tax returns...
Illinois Transportation Trade Association Endorses Mayoral Candidate Fioretti
The Illinois Transportation Trade Association (ITTA) announced their endorsement for current 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti for Mayor of Chicago...
Madigan, FTC & States Sue to Block Sysco-US Foods Merger
Lawsuit Alleges Proposed Merger Will Eliminate Competition Among Food Distributors & Lead to Higher Prices CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney...
Casting Now Complete for the Five Plays Scheduled March Through July 2015 at Goodman Theatre: Two Trains Running, The Upstairs Concierge, The Little Foxes, Stop. Reset. and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Terry Bellamy replaces the previously announced Ron OJ Parson in Two Trains Running CHICAGO, IL – Award-winning Chicago favorites take...
Why Immigrant Rights Advocates Aren’t Worried About Texas Judge’s Ruling
New America Media By Elena Shore A federal judge this week blocked Obama’s executive actions from going into effect, a...
