Black business group holds first fundraiser to fight for parity
By Chinta Strausberg  Former Senator Howard Brookins, late Senator Shaw to be honored  WE CAN, Inc, a coalition...
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New author launches book with 100 secret websites that transform kids into classroom superstars
 Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Author and education advocate, Samantha Davis, makes history with her new book Give Our Kids...
Barclays Spaces for Sports Showcased to International Audience
Sport and development figures from around the globe had the chance to see one of the world’s most successful examples...
Three young Black Entrepreneurs honored at the White House for Global Entrepreneurship Week as Empact100 Leaders
 Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) -- Three African American entrepreneurs were recently among the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country. James Taylor,...
Didier Drogba honored with Beyond Sports Humanitarian in Sport Award
Didier Drogba, the Chelsea FC and Ivory Coast striker, has been honoured with Beyond Sport's Humanitarian in Sport Award –...
Author, Entrepreneur Donald Payne releases new music for motivated individuals
Donald Payne's new release  is "Payneless Advice Motivational Mix". He is also the creator of "Payneless Advice - Whole Life...
Illinois among six states joining effort to write Next Generation Science Standards
New more rigorous K-12 science benchmarks to be drafted by end of 2012Â Â Illinois is among six new states...
New research tackles role of CSR and Corporate Investment in sport
 Research conducted by KantarMedia, with the support of Beyond Sport and SportAccord, has highlighted the need for a re-evaluation...
Website lists top Business Grant opportunities for 2012
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- As business loans become harder to obtain, more entrepreneurs are turning to business grants for funding....
Illinois State Board Chairman Gery Chico and Illinois State Superintendent of Education Chris Koch seek a waiver from the federal "No Child Left Behind Act"
Editor’s Note: Below is a joint letter from State Board Chairman Gery Chico and State Superintendent of Education Chris Koch....
