Ninth annual Spelman College Leadership Conference examines wealth building, entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Entrepreneurs Nicole Ari Parker and Judy Smith to be honored with Legacy of Leadership Awards Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- For...
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Lt. Gov. Simon names 2013 Rural Illinois Champion
 Jerry Townsend dedicated to improving quality of life for rural residents  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
Pols respond to Governor Quinn’s proposed budget plan: Raoul says “…budget cries out for pension reformâ€
 By Juanita Bratcher  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon commended Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for proposing...
U.S. Senators Kirk, Manchin continue bipartisan negotiations on criminal background checks
Senators Kirk and Manchin continue to work with colleagues to carefully tackle details of criminal background check   Washington,...
Venezuela’s Foreign Policy without Chávez: The end of ALBA?
Council on Hemispheric Affairs By W. Alex Sanchez (A Reprint from New America Media)  Hugo Chávez Frias, President of the...
48-years ago today, Alabama cops beat and tear gassed Blacks seeking right to vote
 By Chinta Strausberg  It is 48-years ago today that Alabama state troopers and their sheriff deputies unleashed their...
Bruce Rauner forms Exploratory Committee for Illinois Governor
 Begins 60-day “Listening Tour†Across State  Illinois business and civic leader Bruce Rauner officially announced that he is...
African-American Pastors unite to demand minimum wage increase and announce formation of Social Justice Coalition
African-American faith leaders from Chicago and across the state of Illinois held a press conference yesterday to announce their support...
Having a nostalgia moment about Maxwell Street? You can still get in on the game
 By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan President, Chair & CEO, of PETAL et al.  Remember the days when Maxwell Street was...
Jobs, Pensions take center stage; week ahead features Governor’s Budget Address
 "WEEK IN REVIEW"! From the Illinois State House  Tom Cross House Republican Leader, State Representative, 97th District  ...
