Secretary of State Offices closed today for Lincoln’s Birthday
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Driver Services facilities and offices open Monday through Friday will be...
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Black students score above the National average in 3,000 plus schools
 CHICAGO, IL - African American students are driving positive academic change in some public schools nationwide, says Dr. Jawanza...
Dallas to host Black Education Symposium for Boys, February 17, 2012
Historical Black History Day: City of Dallas to host “Love for a Black Brotha†Educational Symposium, February 17, 2012  ...
25,000 Senegalese school children to benefit from food aid, Counterpart announced
Arlington, VA (BlackNews.com) -- More than 25,000 at-risk pre-school and elementary students in Senegal will benefit from a new daily...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie distorts Civil Rights History
 By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League  “No minority should have their rights subject to...
Attorney General Madigan files suit over faulty mortgage assignments filed with County Recorders
 Attorney General Alleges Faulty Practices in Foreclosing on Homeowners in Crisis  CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
State Senator Collins urges follow-through on Gov. Quinn's plan to alleviate housing crisis
 SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16th) was pleased to hear Governor Quinn, in his State...
New book, "Why Are So Many Black Folks In Jail?", raises tough questions about the uses of incarceration in America
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. Tracy Andrus, one of the top African-American criminologists in the country, has released what is sure...
Pastors to hold all night prayer vigil at site where 2 teens were killed
 “Source of violence is sin….†  CHICAGO, IL - The churches and pastors of the Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention are...
Illinois State Board of Education encourages participation in summer food programs
Programs help fill nutritional gap for children  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is encouraging school...
