Chicago Public Library, Facing History and Ourselves, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company announce Now Is The Time
 Three Chicago institutions unite artists and youth in a season-long, citywide call to action against youth violence and intolerance...
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Tracey Edmonds to produce movie based on “Basketball Wives”
 OUR STORIES FILMS to produce movie based on hit reality show "Basketball Wives"  The Untitled Film will be...
American Democracy examined at Racial Healing Conference
Legal, political and education scholars note importance of timing in challenging systems of privilege that are harming children of color...
Lt. Governor Simon testifies in support of College Choice Reports
 Legislation to help shine light on Illinois’ higher education institutions  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon submitted...
Senators call for Backpage to end ads promoting child prostitution
Bipartisan Group Introduces Senate Resolution 439  Washington, DC – Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), John Cornyn (R-Tex.), Sheldon...
Social Justice Leaders express optimism towards children’s future through healing America’s racial wounds and addressing the impact of racial bias
NEW ORLEANS - The nation's leading social justice and civil rights advocates pledged last Thursday at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's...
Fifth annual School Wellness and Recognition Conference tomorrow in Springfield, IL
 Conference highlights the best nutrition and physical education practices across the state  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Educators will convene...
OneUnited Bank launches new economy boost programs and national ad campaign
 Offers Down Payment Assistance and More Boston, MA (BlackNews.com) -- OneUnited Bank recently launched the Economy Boost Program that...
Rush’s vow to stop METRA on its track: ‘I’m not playing’
Says Congress willing to pull all of METRA’s projects (This article was updated April 30, 2012 at 2:52 p.m.)  ...
New report shows Medicaid cuts will hurt Illinois economy
 (From the Campaign for Better Health Care)                                                                                                            Washington, DC—A new report from Families USA and the Campaign...
