Activists to Mayor: Elected Civilian Police Accountability Council now!
Chicago labor and community leaders urge a civilian police accountability council in wake of "unmitigated police crimes" CHICAGO, IL -Â The...
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President Obama Nominates General Joe Dunford as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and General Paul Selva as Vice Chairman
In the Rose Garden Remarks by the President at Nomination of General Joe Dunford as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs,...
NYC Black Blind Father Denied Parental Rights
A devoted Black father is denied the right to parent his own children because he is blind Defying stereotypes, then...
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Speaks About the Impact of Persistent Poverty in the African American Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and members of the CBC...
Criminal Charges Against Six Baltimore Police Officers in Freddie Gray’s Death
By Juanita Bratcher Saying Freddie Gray's arrest was "illegal" and his death a "homicide", Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby...
Diverse Coalition Holds ‘Day of Action’ to Restore Over $200 Mil Cuts by Governor Affecting Most Vulnerable in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL – A diverse coalition of faith and organization leaders representing The Alliance For Budget Equity (ABE) is holding...
Senator Kirk: “Life Comes Down to Who You Loveâ€
Addressed Marriage Equality Crowd in Front of Supreme Court WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) attended a marriage...
NAACP Calls for Peaceful Protests in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD -- In light of the unrest in Baltimore, the NAACP released the following statement: From Cornell William Brooks,...
Auburn Gresham Family Left With Broken Door, Threat of Homelessness, After Cook County Sheriffs, Charter One Bank Eviction Mistake
Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign Will hold a Press Conference today, Monday, April 27th - 11:15 a.m. - 8143 S. Morgan Ave.,...
Loretta Lynch Confirmed, U.S. Senator Durbin Congratulates First African-American Woman Attorney General
Congratulate Loretta Lynch on being the first African-American woman attorney general! - Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator The Senate FINALLY confirmed...
