State Rep. Ford: Child Care Assistance Program Must be Funded
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-8th) Chicago, held a press conference yesterday urging the governor...
Month: March 2015
Major Black Organization Supports Nomination of U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch as Attorney General
The Links, Incorporated applauds Senate Judiciary Committee vote; supports nomination of U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch as Attorney General Washington, DC...
The Women’s Business Development Center Offers March Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
The Women Business Development Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling,...
Womenleadforward.com Launches Multi-Platform Program and Plans First Silicon Valley “Women and Girls of Color†Conference
Raising Visibility and Diversity Inclusion in San Francisco and Silicon Valley Responding to Intel Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brian Kranich's...
Transit Riders Eager to Experience Faster, More Reliable Service Downtown
Chicagoans are hopeful Loop Link will improve mobility across the Loop CHICAGO, IL - The challenge of moving east or...
The Tom Joyner Foundation & Hands Up World Partner to “Change the Newsâ€
The two organizations have launched new lapel pins with the messages: "I Can't Breathe", "Don't Shoot", and "Black Lives Matter"...
Atlanta to Honor Best Black Fashion Designers
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Preparations are underway for the 1st Inaugural Salute to Fellow Designer Competition and Awards, this signature...
Randolph County State’s Attorney, Illinois Attorney General Detail Preliminary Hearing in People V. Drew Peterson
Chester, IL − Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy R. Walker and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that defendant...
A New Trip Down an Old Road — Get Your Kicks on Bicycle Route 66
Adventure Cycling's 2,493-mile bicycle route will revitalize the “Main Street of America†— this time with traveling cyclists MISSOULA, MONTANA...
Congressional Black Caucus Calls for Long-Term Funding for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), issued the following statement encouraging...
