National Urban League President: Harriet Tubman Decision is “Major Development”
NEW YORk – National Urban League President Marc H. Morial today called the U.S. Treasury’s move to replace Andrew...
Day: April 21, 2016
Madigan: Illinois Residents Again Ignored by House Republicans’ Failure to Support Millionaire Surcharge
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement following Wednesday’s vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on...
Women of all Backgrounds to Gather During Mother’s Day Weekend for a Time of Empowerment, Networking, and Engagement
The Enjoy Your Legacy Tour Launch scheduled for May 7 in Manhattan is set to draw hundreds of women for...
State Board, Horace Mann, IASA, and IPA Recognize More Than 25 Outstanding Administrators
Superintendents and principals from across the state honored for their expertise and leadership SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois...
NAACP Statement Regarding Charges Filed in Flint Water Crisis
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks released the following statement after three individuals were charged in relation to incidents...
Congressional Black Caucus Congratulates TaskRabbit On Its Adoption of a CBC TECH 2020 African American Inclusion Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and CBC Diversity Task Force Co-Chair Rep....
State Rep. Harper Votes to Increase Education Funding
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, voted this week for a constitutional amendment increasing funding for local...
New Web Sites Launched Listing all African American Events and Non-Profit Organizations
Snapshot of EveryBlackEvent.com Durham, NC (BlackNews.com) -- The revised EveryBlackEvent.com website as well as the premier of the newest component...
Sean O’Casey’s Tragic Story of Rebellion Crashes Head First Into Wayward’s Immersive Style
CHICAGO, IL– After a short hiatus, Wayward returns to the stage, or rather, their tavern roots- commemorating the centennial anniversary of the 1916 Easter...
Notorious International Computer Hackers Sentenced
Two international computer hackers from Russia and Algeria were sentenced to lengthy prison terms yesterday for their roles in developing...
