U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case which could make it harder for communities of color to register and vote
A Message from Benjamin Todd Jealous President and CEO NAACP  Today, the Supreme Court will hear a case; the outcome of...
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President Obama was elected by the majority with a mandate, yet, he is being rejected by a few from the Pit of Hell!
Today’s 'political actors' are trying to sell the public a mythology to digest consisting of modern-day slavery ingredients coupled with...
Women Playwrights and Directors headline Goodman Theatre’s 2013/2014 “Dream†Season
A Blues-Infused new work and a revived musical classic bookend the line-up of World Premieres, Goodman Commissions, a Broadway Hit,...
Real Talk: Athlete-Turned-Author empowers youth through speaking engagements
Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Niema Golphin is the athlete-turned-author who wrote “Discovering Your Greatness Now.†As a motivational speaker and...
36 Senators urge EU to eliminate loophole in Iran sanctions
 Kirk-Shaheen letter calls on ECB to eliminate Iran’s access to foreign held euros   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As...
Protesters arrested at University of Chicago Hospital during sit-in for trauma appear in court today
A month after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, three...
Hardtimes Josephine’s’ “African American Trailblazers†huge success
Josephine Wade taken to hospital By Chinta Strausberg  Hundreds of prominent African Americans attended the “African American Trailblazers†awards...
Next Battle Over the Voting Rights Act: Supreme Court
 New America Media By Earl Ofari Hutchinson   Editor’s note: The last major challenge to the Voting Rights Act...
Lt. Gov. Simon on Justice McMorrow’s death: Illinois has lost a trailblazer and a great leader
CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon issued the following statement in response to the passing of her friend...
State Senator Collins proclaims Thirteenth Amendment Month at Rosa Parks celebration
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) attended a celebration in remembrance of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks,...
