White House Announces the 2016-2017 National Finalists for the White House Fellows Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the National Finalists for the 2016-2017 White House Fellowship....
Year: 2016
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Call for Immediate Executive Action to Eradicate Boko Haram
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC sent a letter...
UMC – Urban Movie Channel Celebrates Black music Month With June Streaming Slate, Paying Homage to Musical Icons and Hip Hop Legends
First Premiere, "Welcome to Blackroc," Debuts Friday, June 10 Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- In honor of Black Music Month,...
Black Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Black Fathers Nationwide With Unique Gift Box for Men
The gifts that make up the gift box come from five different Black-owned businesses Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Koils By...
Black Wealth Matters – 5 Financial Terms You Hear Often (But Probably Don’t Fully Understand)
By Randy Hughes, founder/ CEO of Counting Pennies Nationwide -- We see it every day... in movies, commercials, and the...
Madigan Sues Jimmy John’s for Imposing Unlawful Non-Compete Agreements on Sandwich Makers and Delivery Drivers
Attorney General Files Suit Against Jimmy John’s Corporate Entities for Unfair Labor Practice CHICAGO, IL ─ Illinois Attorney...
Gov. Rauner Chooses Office Supplies over Life-Saving Services in Temporary Budget
House Democrats committed to compromise, but question Rauner's refusal to fund vital needs SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Speaker...
Comptroller Munger to Detail Consequences of Continued Impasse
Comptroller to detail ramifications of further Springfield inaction CHICAGO, IL - Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger will hold a news...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 7, 2016, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution honoring the...
Windy City Times Publishes LGBT Visitor’s Guide to Chicago and Illinois
Visitors to Chicago have a new guide to help navigate LGBTQ and mainstream events and places to see: The OUT! Guide:...
