DC Area HBCU-Bound Students Get $2.1 Million Scholarships
$2.1 Million in scholarships awarded at the Alfred Street Baptist Church sponsored HBCU College Festival on Saturday, February 20 ...
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Clark County Black Caucus Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
LAS VEGAS – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Nevada campaign on Friday welcomed the endorsement of the Clark County Black Caucus....
Obama Administration Commits to School Diversity with “Stronger Together” Initiative
Op-Ed By Gina Chirichigno and Philip Tegeler Addressing a crowded room of magnet school educators and supporters last week, Acting...
Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce to Host Quarterly Workshop in Atlanta Featuring Business and Life Coach Orrin Hudson
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) - The Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce announces its workshop Winning Moves to Succeed in Business and...
Sanders Campaigns in South Carolina, Criminal Justice and Civil Rights TV Ad Set to Air
CHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders brought his White House campaign back to South Carolina on Tuesday with two...
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate John B. King as Secretary of Education
President Barack Obama's Statement: “Since joining the Department of Education, John has worked to build on the progress our...
Civil Rights Icon and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Endorses Sanders for President
MILWAUKEE - Bernie Sanders on Thursday welcomed the endorsement of civil rights icon and entertainer Harry Belafonte. “I would suggest...
State Board Issues Statement on Procurement for a New College Entrance Exam for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In July 2015, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released a request for sealed proposals for...
State Board Approves 29 School Districts to Receive Qualified School Construction Bonds
Selected schools can take advantage of low- to no-interest bonds for construction and building needs SPRINGFIELD, IL –Twenty-nine school...
People’s Map Chairman John Hooker’s Statement on Redistricting in Illinois
John Hooker's Statement: I have immense respect for President (Barack) Obama and we’re always excited and honored when he comes...
