Casting call for the role of "Little Inez" in Drury Lane Theatre's Hairspray
Drury Lane Theatre is seeking one African American girl—preferably 4' 6" or shorter—to play “Little Inez†in HAIRSPRAY.  Auditions will...
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African American Film Foundation enhances diversity opening weekend at 2012 Sundance Film Festival
Moet & Chandon and the Blackhouse Foundation Present "Dinner With Bevy" In Honor of Actors Rashida Jones and Jesse Williams...
Nate Parker, Star of George Lucas' "Red Tails" becomes executive producer for the film "Resurrecting Love"
The film is a documentary about race, reconciliation, and the fight for human rights Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Actor Nate Parker...
President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
“No, we will not go back to an economy weakened by outsourcing, bad debt, and phony financial profits…†- President...
Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union Address
 Mitch Daniels: Obama has "held back" economy, made debt "radically worse"    (Full text of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels...
Original copy of Amendment that ended slavery goes on display February 1 at Presidential Museum
CHICAGO, IL – It officially started the process to free the slaves, and now you’ll be free to see it...
Heart & Soul Magazine purchased by Brown Curry Detry Taylor Associates, LLC
New owners to expand focus to women of color and reemphasize fitness Silver Spring, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Heart & Soul...
Senator Kirk's family overwhelmed by "Outpouring" of support
CHICAGO, IL - The office of Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement at the request of Senator Kirk's...
Physicians Medical Forum hosts day-long conference to recruit African American students to attend medical school and practice in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay area and Northern California
 Pre-med, University/College & Post-baccalaureate Students And High School Seniors Invited to Take Part Saturday, Feb. 18th   (PR,...
Chicago lagged on biking and walking funding in 2010
(News from the Active Transportation Alliance) Â Chicago ranks 46 out of 51 large cities for spending on walking and...
