The Freddie Gray Verdict
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Freddie Gray is dead. The whole rotten system is guilty. ...
Month: June 2016
Kirk Statement on Anti-Money Laundering Group’s Decision to Keep Iran on Terror-Financing Blacklist
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a 37-member...
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Brings Take Charge Chicago Petition Drive to City Hall
Urges Mayor to Sign Petition for Mayoral Term Limits and Elected Consumer Advocate CHICAGO, IL – Carrying a clipboard...
Summer Food Service Programs at Risk Due to Lack of Spending Authority
ISBE needs General Assembly to pass an education budget in order to offer feeding programs this summer SPRINGFIELD, IL...
President Preckwinkle, Dr. Shannon Stress Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Issue call to action around American Medical Association's declaration Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health &...
“No Fly, No Buy,” Supported By 90% of Americans, Deserves A Vote
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League In response to Congress’ incomprehensible inaction on gun safety in...
Black American Lawyer’s Debut Forensic Mystery Novel that Dissects Race in America is an International Hit
"Severed, A Novel" by VL Towler receives critical acclaim from international indie book review site, BookViral.com The Seacoast African...
Real Men Cook Chicago Celebrations’ First Multi-Location Event Hailed as a Triumphant Tribute to Fathers
The Chicago celebrations of Real Men Cook - held at multiple locations -- was a triumphant success. Held and hosted...
National Black Church Initiative President Rev. Anthony Evans Clarifies Position and Issues Apology to the Black Church, Black Press, and Black Community Concerning HB2 Law in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and...
Illinois Department of Employment Security Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers
Implements requirements to better connect job seekers and employers for new claims filed on or after July 17 CHICAGO,...
