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...
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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...
Editor of new Malcolm X Biography to speak at Elmhurst College
The story behind Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention  Wendy Wolf, editor of the revealing new biography of the...
"CSI New York" Actor Hill Harper launches publishing imprint
 Burbank, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Actor Hill Harper has partnered with Scholastic teen author, Pamela Wells, to create a multicultural...
Illinois launching recognition program for energy efficient ‘Green Ribbon’ schools
State Board of Education accepting nominations from schools taking comprehensive approach to environmental education and management  Springfield, IL —...
Multi-Year grant awarded to support and grow parent advocacy in African American communities nationwide
 Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) -- With the intent of creating a movement for change that results in an improved and...
Successful Pro Basketball Team Exec shares "Three questions to ask yourself before you make one more New Year's Resolution"
 Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- As millions of people are making New Year's resolutions, just as many are wondering if...
New Year's Resolution: Improve your Credit Score
 Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) As you're making your New Year's resolutions, consider taking the important step of improving your credit...
Six districts selected for School Technology Revolving Loan Program
 ISBE names local districts to benefit from low-interest loans to boost technology in schools  Springfield, IL — The Illinois State...
Finalists named for 2012 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award
Six elite players make final nominee list San Antonio, TX (BlackNews.com) – The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has...
