New America Media Announces the 2015 Equal Voice Journalism Fellowship and Scholarship
Funded by the Marguerite Casey Foundation, this offers a new opportunity for emerging and established journalists from ethnic and mainstream...
Year: 2015
Senate Black Caucus Protects Most Vulnerable From Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Proposed Cuts
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate Black Caucus collectively supported funding for critical programs and services that help communities of color. Senate...
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
President Barack Obama announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu...
Landlord Evicts Every Tenant, Doubles Rent
Letters to Editors From: MTO Long-Time Humboldt Park Residents to Protest Mass Eviction Tenants at 1627 N Humboldt Park Blvd are...
Celebrate National 529 Day with a College Illinois!® Savings Plan
Enrollment Open Through June 1st CHICAGO, IL – Today is National 529 Day, (literally, 5/29!), a day focused on raising...
Chicago Blues History With Jazz Bus Tour, June 13th Only
Explore Secret Stories and Places of Music History Chicago Detours to Offer Chicago Blues History Bus Tour on June 13...
Illinois Department of Public Health Recognizes Dr. Sally Reynolds for Excellence in Pediatric Care
Reynolds will receive the Ron E. Lee, M.D. Pediatric Care Award – Lifetime Achievement SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department...
“Body Cameras: Can Technology Increase Protection for Law Enforcement Officers and the Public?”: Marc Morial Statement Before the House Judiciary Committee
Marc H. Morial statement before the House Judiciary Committee May 19. 2015 March H. Morial is President & CEO, National...
President Obama to Host White House Conference on Aging
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, July 13, President Barack Obama will host the White House Conference on Aging.  The White...
NAACP Statement on DOJ Agreement with Cleveland Police Department & Officer Brelo Acquittal
The NAACP has released the following statement in response to the DOJ’s Agreement with the Cleveland Police Department & Officer...
