A remarkable journey: Remembering Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Brooks Lawrence
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- America's favorite pastime and a dream come true for Black men, once Jackie Robinson broke the color...
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Congressman Rush helps four young new leaders win election
Says all seasoned pols should do the same  By Chinta Strausberg  U.S. Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) is...
Illinois GOP Chairman congratulates GOP Primary winners; urges unity for November
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Republican Primary: Â "In just one week,...
The Institute of the Black World 21st Century commemorates the 4oth Anniversary of the 1972 National Black Political Convention
 The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), a research, policy and advocacy organization, will hold a national symposium,...
U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings is keynote speaker at Howard University’s Health Care Symposium in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) will give the keynote address on disparities in U.S. healthcare at Howard University’s one-day Symposium...
Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference to convene in Cleveland, OH May 21-22
First-In-Nation Conference Addresses Underrepresented Innovators   CLEVELAND, OH - The nation's first Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference (MBEC) will convene...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Unites with National Pan-Hellenic Council to Fight Pediatric Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease
NPHC taps its membership for 30-day fundraising challenge  MEMPHIS, TN - The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is uniting with...
U.S. Congressman Rush fires up Election Day workers and voters
Urges them to come out in huge numbers on Tuesday  By Chinta Strausberg  U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush...
The 46th Ward Democrats Team recommends candidates for today’s election
(From 46th Ward Democrats) Today’s election is critical to the future of the 46th Ward. We must elected strong candidates...
Students honored during the 30th annual Illinois Arts Education Week
Poster contest winners recognized at Governor’s Mansion in Springfield  SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education honored student...
