Author talks about “racism†and “ugliness†by the ‘Right’ towards Barack Obama’s presidency
 In the op-ed article, 'The Arrogance of being President While Being Black,' the author notes that "racism coming from...
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Robert L. Johnson urges U.S. Corporations to establish a version of the "NFL Rooney Rule" to increase employment and business opportunities for African Americans
Alarming Unemployment Rates and Limited or No Access to Credit and Capital are Contributing to an Unsustainable Wealth Gap between...
Alderman Sawyer responds to Job Fair hoax
Notices sent out recently by text message promoting a downtown job fair hosted by 6th Ward Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer...
Troy Davis never lost hope, never lost his faith in God or in his higher purpose
 Yesterday (Oct. 1) Troy Davis was laid to rest.  Thousands joined in to celebrate his life at the...
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa to receive Lincoln Leadership Prize
 Wałęsa will accept the award February 9 in Chicago  Chicago, IL – Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, who...
Illinois State Board of Education Announces the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Springfield, IL —The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the availability of the Child and Adult Care Food Program...
Lt. Governor Simon: donate old cell phones to domestic violence survivors
Verizon to donate up to $10,000 to prevention organizations  Springfield, IL – In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,...
Helping others is something each of us can do
 By Lorraine Cortes-Vazque (An AARP Op-Ed)  For many of us, part of the journey of living life to...
TimeLine Theatre Company honored by American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, as one of the nation’s 10 most promising emerging theatres
 The American Theatre Wing (ATW), founder of the Tony Awards, announced that TimeLine Theatre Company will be honored with...
Does Cain's Florida win prove the GOP isn't racist?
New America Media By Earl Ofari Hutchinson  GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain's wipeout of the GOP presidential field in...
