NAACP Death Penalty Fact Sheet: The Death Penalty is Plagued With Racial Disparities
In states across the country, African Americans are disproportionately represented on death row and among those who have been executed. ...
Year: 2017
Chelsea Manning Supporters Jubilant Over Her Impending Freedom
After fighting more than seven years to free transgender whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, her supporters are cheering the Obama administration’s...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Host “State of the Black Community Legislative Update”
CHICAGO, IL – The 100th General Assembly began just days ago, and the mounting tension at the state Capital has...
College Student Pleads Guilty To Developing Malicious Software
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Zachary Shames, 21, of Great Falls, pleaded guilty today to charges of aiding and abetting computer intrusions....
2017 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 23rd
IDOR fraud efforts resulted in over $20 million in savings in 2016 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue...
Activists Move for Court to Quash TIF Subsidy for Luxury Housing
Lawyers for activists who last year filed an Open Meetings Act lawsuit against the Chicago City Council, today moved for...
Goodman Theatre Presents “Black Words Matter: Celebrating Black Voices on Stage and Beyond,” Commemorating Black History Month
Free four-part series includes partner orgs DuSable Museum of African American History, AMC Dine-In Theatres Black 37, Harold Washington Library...
Inauguration Day: Chicago Mobilizes Against Right-Wing Trump agenda
Action, which coincides with student walk-outs and feeder marches, sets stage for growing local and national movement against extremist incoming administration....
Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent
Julee Nist brings vast experience as educator and leader to the school JACKSONVILLE, IL – The Illinois Department of...
Baltimore, Black Business Workshop – “Be Unstoppable”
Be unstoppable in 2017 - "Marketing and Branding Your Business to Success" workshop for black entrepreneurs Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) --...
