Montgomery: “African Americans only ethnic group that votes for blacks and whites, others support their own”
 By Chinta Strausberg  While co-hosting WVON’s “Matt & Perri†show Monday, Attorney James D. Montgomery described the voting...
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Report: Health Reform gives families, small businesses more choices
A new HHS report finds that some families could save up to $14,900 a year, while small businesses could save...
Congressman Rush: Rahm Trying to Buy Election by Confusing Minorities With ADS
Hatch: “Rahm ain’t no Obama.† By Chinta Strausberg  Chicago, IL - Several supporters joined Rep. Bobby L. Rush...
Rep. Joe Walsh, millions of others in IL having a hard time with health care
"This Is Going To Impact My Wife and Myself to a Serious Degree"Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Submitted by the Campaign...
Rahm Emanuel ripped over Reparations, TIF issues
By Chinta Strausberg All six Mayoral Candidates on-hand for Chicago Defender Mayoral Debate Wednesday night at the historic DuSable Museum was peppered...
State looks to students to help spread digital safety message
State Education Superintendent Koch, Attorney General Madigan and Lt. Governor Simon focus on teaching children safe choices in ‘digital world’...
Record number of Illinois students take AP exams
Twice as many Illinois seniors take AP exam than a decade ago  Springfield, Il – The Illinois State Board of...
Campaign for Better Health Care responds to Federal District Judge Ruling on ACA Provision
Florida Federal District Judge Declares One Provision of Affordable Care Act “Unconstitutional† Chicago, IL – A federal district judge...
University of Mary Washington to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Freedom Rides, Civil Rights Leader
Fredericksburg, VA (BlackNews.com)Â - Â The University of Mary Washington will launch a semester-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom...
Henry Louis Gates to deliver lecture during Northwestern University’s Black History Month celebration
Public events include a cultural festival, play, lectures, art exhibition and more Evanston, IL – A lecture by Henry Louis...
