“Breaking Barriers” Research Uncovers Disparities in Health Care Access
Health Coverage Doesn't Translate to Health Care in Communities of Color As more families get health insurance, it's becoming clear that...
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Madigan to U.S. Dept. of Education: Cancel Loans of Corinthian Students
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged the federal government to immediately relieve the federal debt burden...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Presents its St. Jude Star Award to Celebrity Friends David and Tamela Mann
Stars of new Bounce TV series "Mann & Wife" launch PSA to help raise awareness for St. Jude Memphis, TN...
ISBE Chairman Meeks Challenges ESL Community to Find a Reading Mentor for Every Third-Grader
Six-week challenge begins April 11 East St. Louis — Illinois State Board of Education Chairman James Meeks challenged the East...
Book Tackles Black America’s Biggest Problems
New Book “Are We There Yet?†Discusses Major Challenges Facing Black Community; Offers Inspiring Solutions CHICAGO, IL (BlackNews.com) – As...
NIJC Calls on Illinois Gov. Rauner to Restore Funding for Immigrant Services
(From the Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center) Cuts Hurt Families, Deprive Illinois Residents of Immigration’s Fiscal Benefits Statement by...
Black Press Columnist Battles for Life After Being Diagnosed With ALS
Part I of a Two-part Series: 'First, You Cry': Black Press Columnist Battles for Life After 'Devastating' Diagnosis By Hazel...
Rapper Jay-Z Announces 2015 Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship
Nationwide -- The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering...
First PARCC Test Administration Off to a Smooth Start
Students will take the second portion of the two-part PARCC assessment starting in late April and early May SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Top 15 Little Known Scholarships for Women and Girls in 2015/2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, billions of dollars in scholarships are given away to students all over the world. These...
