Election Drama Offers ‘Lessons in Diversity’ for One California City
New America Media By Stewart Kwoh On March 5, 2013, in a historic election, Chin Ho Liao was elected to...
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Simon’s college scorecard resolution passes committee
Lt. Governor urges House to pass transparency measure SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following its unanimous passage from the House Higher Education...
Urban Gateways new Arts Forum hosts Rock For Arts
Benefit to Raise Funds and Awareness for Arts Education On Saturday, May 18th, Urban Gateways Jr. Board, New Arts Forum,...
Florida’s Child Health Care Law leaves thousands in limbo
New America Media By Anthony Advincula When three of Khorshadul Kabil’s children came home from school with high fevers, dread...
Saint Sabina’s Peace Basketball League promotes relationship building
By Chinta Strausberg Saint Sabina’s Peacemaker’s Monday night basketball games are not so much about who wins but how much...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel visits Award-Winning Parent Mentor Program at Funston Elementary School
Mayor highlights program as successful model for parent engagement CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Funston Elementary School’s...
Governor Quinn, Secretary White and State Superintendent Koch encourage students to use free reading tool during Summer Break
 ‘Find a Book’ Search Tool Aims to Fight Summer Learning Loss  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Pat Quinn, Secretary of...
American Heart Association and Macy’s announce Multicultural Scholarship Recipients
Dallas, TX (BlackNews.com) -- The American Heart Association and Macy's have awarded 16 scholarships of $2,500 each to increase culturally-sensitive,...
Former D.C. Treasurer launches new enterprise to facilitate black economic empowerment
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) – Former Treasurer of the District of Columbia Lasana K. Mack announces the launch of a new...
Survey shows Illinois teachers gearing up to teach new Illinois Learning Standards
 Survey of 1,300 teachers shows implementation plans in place for new Math and English Language Learning Standards  SPRINGFIELD,...
