Take the A Train to Aurora for the Duke Ellington Orchestra Sat., Sept. 5 at the Paramount Theatre
AURORA, IL - Over the course of 50 years, the great Duke Ellington led a world-renowned jazz orchestra, wrote thousands...
Year: 2015
NAACP Statement on the Indictment of University of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing
BALTIMORE, MD – On Wednesday, July 29th, University of Cincinnati Police Officer Ray Tensing was indicted on a murder charge...
Stop Mass Incarceration Network – Chicago: Murders by Police Must be Stopped Now!
National Speaking Tour Event #RiseUpOctober – Which Side Are You On? On Wednesday, August 5th, at 11 a.m., Stop Mass...
Housing Groups Seek Accountability from CHA
From: The Metropolitan Tenants Organization The Chicago Housing Initiative (CHI) announced at a press conference that the Keeping the Promise...
Cook County Board of Commissioners Approve a $2.5 Million Loan Under BUILT in Cook Funds to Help Launch New Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Foods to locate on former Field's campus at Diversey and Pulaski The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved...
Women of Faith Train for Justice Action July 29-Aug. 2 in Chicago
More than 200 women from around the country will prepare for bold, faith-based justice action at “Interrupting Indifference: Jesus, Justice...
Dynamic Duo Provide Blueprint for Building Strong Black Men
Must-Read Book Poised To Alter The Narrative On Black Males Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – A licensed professional counselor and a...
Safety Belt Use in Illinois Reaches 95.2 Percent
Drivers and front seat passengers are buckling up more than ever before in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Transportation Secretary...
State Education and Health Agencies Issue Reminder for Immunizations as Students Prepare for New School Year
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD, IL — As students are preparing to head back to school, the Illinois...
Indie Artist JP One Releases New Hip Hop Album “Fire & Brimstone 2”
Featuring Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Elzhi of Slum Village Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) – Gifted & Talented, LLC will present...
