Freddie Gray Incident in Baltimore Prompts Re-Issue of National Urban League Justice Plan
NEW YORK -- As Baltimore and other cities grapple with civil unrest prompted by police violence against unarmed young men...
Year: 2015
Raoul’s Youth Concussion Measure up for Vote in State Senate
Legislation aims to protect students — on and off the field — from lasting effects of brain injury SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Accomplished Hip Hop Artist and Entrepreneur Helecia Choyce Launch Ad Agency
Brings Welcome to Vegas Fight Party Feat “Blac Chyna, Hazel-E, DJ Franzen & Friends Las Vegas, NV (BlackNews.com) – Accomplished...
Compelling Book of Double-Sided Poetry, Following Theme of “Quantum Entanglementâ€, Reminds Readers that All Humans are Connected
Masterfully crafted by Annie Tsotas, ‘Harlequin Confessions’ is a unique compilation of spiritual poetry – with one half told from...
Applications Available to Serve on ISBE’s Student Advisory Council
High schoolers from across Illinois represent student interests SPRINGFIELD, IL – High school students eager to learn about state education...
State Rep. Lilly Advances Measure to Reduce Recidivism in Prisons
SPRINGFIELD, IL–As part of her efforts to curb the rate of recidivism in Illinois, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is...
Attorney General Lynch Condemns the “Senseless Acts of Violence” by Some Individuals in Baltimore
Attorney General Loretta Lynch released the following statement on the situation in Baltimore, Maryland: “I condemn the senseless acts of...
NAACP Calls for Peaceful Protests in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD -- In light of the unrest in Baltimore, the NAACP released the following statement: From Cornell William Brooks,...
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield in Response to Rioting in Baltimore, Maryland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) issued the following statement in...
Local Organizers to Hold a Baltimore Solidarity Demonstration Today in Chicago
Chicago Emergency Action in Solidarity with Baltimore CHICAGO, IL – Local organizers are calling for a solidarity demonstration with the...
