The coming of a Prophet: Reggae music artist Prophet-Z releases new music
 Prophet-Z, Hy-Lyfe Digital Recording Artist  Brooklyn, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Armed with a unique sound, Prophet-Z has come to...
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The Museum of the African Diaspora celebrates six years of achievement
 Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 ~ Palace Hotel, San Francisco  San Francisco, CA – In celebration of its sixth anniversary,...
“Take the Field†Initiative opens three public athletic fields in underserved areas, funded by public-private resources
Chicago Park District to Waives Field Fees for Community Youth Groups  The Chicago Park District will be joined by...
Oprah Winfrey Network's (OWN) New Family Docu-series, "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" Premieres October 15
The series follows 71-year-old Robbie Montgomery, a vivacious one-time soul backup singer for Ike & Tina Turner as she juggles...
State Rep. Tom Cross files bill to protect taxpayers from double dipping
"Can you name any place in the world where someone can get two pensions for the same job?" said State...
Jesse Ruiz, former Illinois State Board President, receives national honor
Arlington, Va. — Jesse Ruiz, the former president of the Illinois State Board of Education,        is  being awarded the Distinguished Service...
Lt. Gov. Simon: HopeLine drive collects 2,000-plus cell phones
                                                 Matching money to benefit domestic violence agencies  Springfield, IL – More than $10,000 will be given to...
Fire group offering free training for black applicants
By Chinta Strausberg The African American Firefighters & Paramedic League and SmokeBuster’s II are providing a free training program for...
Chicagoans Philip Dawkins, Nambi E. Kelley, Elaine Romero and Martin Zimmerman appointed to Goodman Theatre’s Second Annual Playwrights’ Unit
 Chicago, IL – Goodman Theatre proudly announces the roster for the second annual Playwrights’ Unit, a season-long residency program...
A quitter for all the right reasons: Ash Cash teaches you about your money
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- During one of the worst economic times in the country's history, 30-year old Ash Cash has...
