Simon: Remove barriers to college completion
Receives “Champion†Award from College Changes Everything conference  CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the state’s point...
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Tavis Smiley and the University of Maryland announce $75,000 Social Innovation Challenge
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Broadcaster Tavis Smiley, in partnership with the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the...
Discussing financial issues is a vital task before marriage, says the Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - Summer is the most popular season for weddings and is an exciting time for newlyweds. However, there...
Kirk: Let’s keep our promise to children with disabilities
Committee passes bipartisan Kirk amendment to increase special education funds, offset by reducing duplicative grants   Provides $115 more...
2013 Coca-Cola Scholarship Program to give more than $3 million away in scholarships
Apply today; Deadline fast approaching! Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with...
Top Chicagoland business and civic leaders attend VIP sustainable commuting awards night
 Companies recognize the return on investment of car-free commuting programs  On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, Chicago-area civic and...
Pro-Women, Pro-Geek, Pro-Change: Dr. Tiffany Simpkins Russell speaks at TEDx Charleston discussing the womanist way: Technology Reimagined
  Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Author, advocate and educator, Dr. Tiffany Simpkins Russell has recently joined an elite club...
New book “Black History in a Nutshell” reveals little known facts (and artifacts) about Black History
   Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Black History in a Nutshell by author Allen J.Z. Shabazz is a unique publication...
Collins’ school safety legislation becomes law
 Police must partner with schools on shooting incident drills  OAK PARK,IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins...
Dark days unfolding: Black and white boys’ bodies at Dozier Reform School in Florida soon to be exhumed
  Marianna, FL (BlackNews.com) -- Behind the clear blue skies, white sandy beaches and hundreds of themes parks in...
