8th Ward Residents Facing Mounting Challenges Head-On
Concerned Citizens Organization and 8th Ward residents are facing head-on challenges in the 8th Ward By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan"The ultimate measure of...
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Database Center Helps Minority Students Find Scholarships They Can Actually Win!
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Now, more than ever, a college degree is an essential prerequisite for achieving upward mobility. Unfortunately, for...
Report: Emanuel’s New Graduation Requirements Shortchange Students While CPS Undermines Career/Tech Ed Path to Living Wage Work
From: Chicago Teachers Union CPS must reinvest in rather than continue to scale back career/technical ed programs, while mayor...
Auditor General Announces Second Audit, Crespo and Others Urge Attorney General to Investigate HFS Medicaid Spending
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, sent a letter urging Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to...
OpEd: Here’s One Way We Could Keep More Black Male Educators in the Classroom
By Francis Pina Does being me give me an advantage in my inner-city classroom? I often reflect on...
Top Ten Scholarship Programs That Every Black Woman Should Know About
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, thousands of scholarship programs around the world help students obtain much-needed financial aid. Many of...
Sol Flores on Election Results: “…There is No Doubt in My Mind That we Need More Diverse Voices at the Table…”
Sol Flores' Statement: “I congratulate Commissioner Garcia on his historic election as the Democratic nominee to replace Rep. Luis Gutierrez...
CTU-Endorsed Candidates Victorious in Historic Triumph for Progressive Political Agenda
Eleven of 13 wins, two from CTU members, were in fiercely competitive, contested races for state representative, state senator, Illinois...
49th Ward Recommendations for Tuesday’s Election
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20th) is Primary Election Day. If you haven’t done so already, please vote. Polls will be open from...
National Urban League: Education is the Civil Rights Battle of this Generation
Meeting of Governor, Civil Rights Leaders and Clergy “Encouraging” ALBANY - The National Urban League today joined other civil...
