Lt. Gov. Simon to colleges: Focus on the finish
Math, transparency key to increasing completion rates            CHICAGO, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon urged education leaders to adopt a...
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State looks to students to help spread digital safety message
 State Education Superintendent Koch, Illinois Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in...
Dr. Nancy J. Williams inspires others to reach their highest potential
 National (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. Nancy J. Williams (also known as just Dr. Nancy), holistic healing doctor & CEO/Visionary of...
Restaurateur Josephine “Mother†Wade among eight outstanding local women entrepreneurs to be honored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. during TLOD’s 9th Annual Jewel Awards
 The Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter (LPCC) of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) presents its 9th Annual Crown Jewel...
Inaugural Online Executive MBA Class begins at Howard University
 Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- Howard University announces the start of the inaugural class for its new online degree -...
Three most ignored health problems that demand your attention in 2012
Medical expert Dr. Ken Taylor explains the health priorities that should be on everyone's New Year's Resolutions list this year...
Illinois students selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
 Delegates to travel to D.C. and receive $5,000 scholarship  SPRINGFIELD, IL  – The Illinois State Board of Education...
Black Opera performance in Oakland, CA: Opera Noir presents the West Coast Premier of "Then Sings My Soul"
Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) -- J. Rosalynn Smith-Clark, nationally recognized and highly acclaimed Classical Soprano, will grace the stage on February...
Vashawn Mitchell tops winners list at 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Rising Gospel Superstar Vashawn Mitchell Earns Six Awards, Including Artist of the Year; Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Smokie Norful...
State AFL-CIO endorses candidates for Primary Election
 Illinois’ largest labor organization to activate member-to-member program   Representatives of local and statewide labor organizations met in...
