Kirk Issues Statement on America’s and Iran’s Dueling and Contradictory Frameworks for a Final Deal
CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement on separate factsheets by the United States and...
Year: 2015
The NAACP Extends its Deepest Condolences to the Family and Community of Civil Rights Icon, Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
NAACP statement on the passing of Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor Baltimore, Md. – Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor, noted pastor, civil...
Regina Taylor Marks 20 Years at Goodman Theatre With a Play for the Digital Age, Stop. Reset, Premiering in Chicago May 23 – June 21
Thematically-Linked Engagement Efforts for Stop Reset Meld Tech and Theater, Spark Cross-Community Conversation Across Chicago CHICAGO, IL – Goodman Theatre...
GOP Chair Files Complaint Alleging Discrimination Against Black Republicans in Chicago
From: Defend the Vote According to Illinois election laws, every polling place must have a 1:2 or a 2:3 ratio of...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Remembers the Life and Legacy of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passing of Civil...
First Michelle Obama Biography to Hit Shelves
New Book details the life and times of Michelle Obama Peter Slevin’s biography ‘Michelle Obama: A Life’ explores race, discrimination,...
Community Residents Deliver Letter to the Mayor to Pressure Him to Follow Through With His Promise to Protect Southeast Side Residents from Koch Brothers and Their Toxic Pet Coke
CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago City Council has not met its own March 31st deadline to limit the amount of...
Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States – with our allies...
Black Press Columnist Battles for Life After Being Diagnosed With ALS
Part I of a Two-part Series: 'First, You Cry': Black Press Columnist Battles for Life After 'Devastating' Diagnosis By Hazel...
Rapper Jay-Z Announces 2015 Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship
Nationwide -- The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering...
