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DiversityScholarships.com gives students a chance to win financial aid to pay for college and tuition. Â Columbus, OH -- DiversityScholarships.com...
Juanita Bratcher
A Legendary Civil Rights Icon has Left the Stage; Yet, “The Struggle Continues”
Commentary  Civil Rights Leader Benjamin L. Hooks’ legacy will take its rightful place in the annals of history.  ...
Today’s Quote
If you know how to think for yourself, there's no need for anyone else to think for you - Juanita...
D-Day on health care legislation; will it pass the test of reform?
 By Juanita Bratcher  After months of debate, health care legislation heads for the finish line. On the heels of...
Retired educator to celebrate 110th Birthday
 Ethel B. Darden, a retired educator and believed to be the oldest person in Chicago, will celebrate her 110th birthday...
Today’s Quote
Sometimes, doing what is convenient at the moment can end up haunting for a lifetime – Juanita BratcherÂ
Sixth Annual Black History Showcase at Pennsylvania Convention Center Celebrates African American achievement
 Real People, Real Artifacts and Real Stories   Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Black History Showcase (BHS), the nations premier...
Illinois targets struggling schools with new ‘Partnership Zones’
Illinois partners with Mass Insight and five other states in public-private initiative to improve lowest-performing schools  SPRINGFIELD – The...
New “Buying Power of Black America” Report shows major shift spending in response to economy
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Black consumers are responding to tighter economic condition by focusing more of their spending on items...
President Obama’s State of the Union Address
  ""We have finished a difficult year. We have come through a difficult decade. But a new year has come. A...
