Classrooms First legislation passes House committee
SPRINGFIELD, IL – After hearing testimony from Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee unanimously passed...
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Young Black millionaire sets sales record with new book release, offers special book sample
Thirty-three-year-old entrepreneur with a multimillion-dollar company reveals secrets to achieving business success. Aims to replicate the popularity of his Internet...
First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off MomsRising.org’s “Food Power” Conference with video appeal to fight childhood obesity
Grassroots group kicks off National Nutrition Month with screening of award-winning film "Soul Food Junkies" New York, NY (BlackNews.com) --...
State Superintendent of Education to testify before the House Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
State Board advocating for full General State Aid funding as required under Illinois law SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Superintendent...
NBNA Scholarship Program For Black Nurses
Deadline is April 15, 2013 Nationwide -- The NBNA Scholarship Program offers 14 scholarships each year to students pursuing a...
Health Disparities, Increasing Minorities in Health Professions topics of Howard University’s upcoming Syposium
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Louis W. Sullivan to Give Keynote Address at the event WASHINGTON, DC -...
Citywide People’s School Board Meeting Tonight!, March 8, 2013, over announced closing of 80 schools
Grassroots Education Movement (GEM), a coalition of 26 community and labor organizations in Chicago, is holding a People’s School Board...
220 Communications founder to participate in Social Media Discussion at South by Southwest Conference
CHICAGO, IL - Glenn Murray, Founder of 220 Communications will participate in a panel discussion about how to expand the...
Ninth annual Spelman College Leadership Conference examines wealth building, entrepreneurship and philanthropy
Entrepreneurs Nicole Ari Parker and Judy Smith to be honored with Legacy of Leadership Awards Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- For...
Bruce Rauner forms Exploratory Committee for Illinois Governor
 Begins 60-day “Listening Tour†Across State  Illinois business and civic leader Bruce Rauner officially announced that he is...
