NAACP: Facebook’s Russian Sponsored Ads “Were Designed to Stoke Animosity and Disagreement Among Racial Groups”
NAACP's Statement: From: Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP BALTIMORE — In response to the Russian sponsored Facebook ads...
Day: May 15, 2018
Close Jon Burge Colleague to Testify About Chicago Police Abuse
Wrongful Conviction Hearing of George Anderson, Imprisoned 27 Years, to Continue CHICAGO, IL -- In a hearing that has...
State Rep. Flowers Fights for a Fair Tax Structure in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL – According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Illinois has one of the most regressive tax...
Theta Omega Chapter – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority — Partners With 1 Woodlawn to Present Documentary on Gentrification
Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is joining forces with 1 Woodlawn to address the effects of gentrification...
As Nation Turns its Eyes to Youth, Chicago Students Show They’re Ready to Lead
350 teen problem-solvers from 60 schools will gather to present solutions to Chicago’s toughest issues at Mikva’s Action Civics Showcase...
State Senator Collins Opposes Gov. Rauner’s Call for Death Penalty Reinstatement
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of House Bill 1468, in which he called...
Former CIA Contractor Guilty of Illegally Retaining Classified Materials
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) contractor pleaded guilty today to unauthorized removal and retention of classified...
New Report on Youth Joblessness Highlights Statewide Crisis for Employers
ILLINOIS – With a well-documented story of critical labor shortages across the country and especially in the Midwest, a new...
Women, Advocates Speak on Equal Rights Amendment at Illinois House Committee Hearing
CHICAGO, IL – The 46 year fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) persisted in the Illinois House of...
State Rep. Harper CPS Measure That Helps Avoid South Side School Closures Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Fighting to prevent future school closures on the South Side without proper warning, Illinois state Rep. Sonya...
