Street to be named in honor of Soft Sheen’s Ed and Betty Gardner
 Black on Black Love and City of Chicago collaborating to salute legendary couple  CHICAGO, IL – Black on...
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Beyond Sport announces top-line speakers for Beyond Sport Summit 2012
Beyond Sport has revealed a group of leading figures from the worlds of sport, business, politics and beyond set to...
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation honors exceptional men serving the community at 2012 Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala
WASHINGTON, DC - The powerful and positive visual of over 200 strong black men standing to represent as mentors, community...
State Senator Collins stands against Medicaid cuts that punish low-income seniors
Reform bill undermines movement for RN staffing standards in nursing homes  SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins...
State Senator Hunter outraged by Senate passage of Medicaid bill
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Senate voted to change Medicaid eligibility in Illinois in an effort to bring down spending and...
U.S. Senator Kirk applauds Senate passage of Iran Sanctions Bill
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a leading co-author of Iran sanctions legislation, today released the following statement applauding...
Maynard Media Critique: Media Coverage of Reproductive Rights should include women of color
 By Nadra Kareem Nittle  OAKLAND - Social wedge issues such as abortion, birth control and sex education in...
State Senator Collins seeks justice for youngest trafficking victims
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) lauded the unanimous passage of legislation designed to make it...
State Senator Hunter urges House to take action on bill helping minority businesses in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D – Chicago) is calling on the House of Representatives today to...
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officials called off meeting In response to planned SHUT DOWN I.C.E Action by Pro-immigrant and anti-NATO advocates
The SHUT DOWN ICE Action will be carried on as planned as a response to state violence and the suppression...
