Governor Rauner Signs Executive Order for Hiring Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner signed Executive Order 15-10 today to increase government transparency. Under Executive Order 15-10, Rutan-exempt...
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Professor Launches Small Business Academy Offering a Fresh Alternative to College for African-Americans
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Atlanta-based Urban Business Institute (www.UrbanBusinessInstitute.com) assists aspiring entrepreneurs to successfully achieve their dreams of business ownership....
Governor Rauner Signs Executive Order for Ethical and Responsive Government
Bans “revolving door†of state employees to lobbying entities; Further restricts bans on gifts from prohibited sources; Expands disclosures of...
Attorney General Holder Announces New Partnership with Facebook and Bing to Expand Reach of AMBER Alert System
Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that – as the nation observes National AMBER Alert Awareness Day – the Justice...
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Condemns Terrorism in France and Nigeria
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement strongly condemning acts...
FACT SHEET: Broadband That Works: Promoting Competition & Local Choice In Next-Generation Connectivity
Last November, the President outlined his plan to keep the Internet open to new competition and innovation by safeguarding net...
AFL-CIO President to Receive Gentle Warrior Award from Museum Devoted to Black Unions
Richard Trumka -President of the National AFL-CIO -to Receive The A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior†Award Richard Trumka, President of...
When Arrogant Youth Say – I KNOW THAT! Ask if They Know About Jail and Prison!
By Rev. Harold E. Bailey President of Probation Challenge CHICAGO, IL – Have you ever taken the time to note...
Reclaim MLK Day: A Youth of Color Led Rally & March to Reclaim a Leader’s Legacy
CHICAGO, IL -Â On January 15, 2015, an intergenerational coalition of activists and community members, led by youth of color,...
Reclaiming The American Dream
From Secretary Julián Castro Department of Housing and Urban Development When my tenure as Secretary is over, I won't judge...
