State education and health agencies remind parents to get children vaccinated before starting school
August is National Immunization Awareness Month  Springfield, IL ― The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department...
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New book examines the dark side of Hip Hop music
 Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) -- The destruction of the music business can be traced to two words: hip hop. At...
Fitness trainer and retired Air Force veteran offers course to combat the #1 problem that hinders individuals from reaching weight loss goals
 MAJOR Fitness Trainer and Air Force Veteran Denese Major Bellamy  Fort Mill, SC -- MAJOR Fitness Trainer and...
The National Black Church Initiative implements innovative Financial Literacy Initiative
 NBCI wants every family to save one year's salary over the next 7 years                                                                                                                Washington, DC -...
Tony Blair to attend Beyond Sport Summit 2011 in Cape Town
 Beyond Sport announced that former British Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Beyond Sport Ambassadors Tony Blair will...
Illinois AFL-CIO President praises governor, legislature for PLA Law
  Citing taxpayer savings and assuring quality work, Illinois AFL - CIO President Michael T. Carrigan applauded Gov. Pat...
Author focuses much-needed attention on healing from grief
Why Are So Many Suffering in Silence? It's Time for Survivors and Supporters to Talk About Grief Denise Hall Brown,...
Interfaith witness urges the President and Congress to protect Medicaid and Medicare
 Chicago, IL – The Campaign for Better Health Care was one of nearly 60 interfaith organizations signing a statement sent...
Schools promote healthy eating habits through expanded fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Schools statewide receive a total of $4.7 million to increase fruit and vegetable offerings; More students have access to healthy...
Black Bankers Aim to Empower Communities through ‘People’s Economic Movement’
 Radio Talk Show Host Warren Ballentine, Black bankers, and civil rights representatives are teaming up to encourage an economic revolution by encouraging...
