Forum Points to Why The American Dream is on Hold For Many in the African American Community
BALTIMORE, MD – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) heard from Baltimore clergy,...
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Kirk to Hold Hearing on Global Impact of Greek Debt Crisis
Banking Subcommittee Will Examine Greek Fiscal Crisis, Impact on Global Economy if Greece Defaults on Debt U.S. Senator Mark Kirk...
National Urban League: Voting Rights Advancement Act is Vital Defense Against Discrimination
Civil Rights Leaders Travel to Roanoke To Urge Congress and Rep. Goodlatte to Restore VRA NEW YORK — National Urban...
Statement by President Obama on the U.S. Government’s Hostage Policy Review
President Barack Obama: Good afternoon. Â Since 9/11, more than 80 Americans have been taken hostage by murderous groups engaged in...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to Rally Against Rauner’s Cuts
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus views Governor Rauner’s cuts as a direct attack on the working poor. This Thursday, the...
Englewood Residents Fight to Bury the ‘Chiraq’ Branding by Celebrating Peace in the Parks
“We know we have to blend arts and entertainment with activism in order to engage and address issues we have...
Rev. Jackson Seeks 1,000 Churches to Set Up Tech Centers
Wants to education youth on finances By Chinta Strausberg At his Rainbow PUSH minister’s breakfast, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr....
Community March for NuNu, Killed Saturday by Chicago Police
Family and friends of NuNu and of other victims of Chicago Police violence will join community members to demand answers...
Retail Panel on Racial Profiling Convenes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The Retail Symposium on Shopping Equity Brings Retailers, Community Leaders, and Law Enforcement Officials Together at Forum about Race and...
NAACP Statement on Gov. Nikki Haley’s Call for the Removal of the Confederate Flag on Capitol Ground
BALTIMORE, MD – On Monday, June 22nd, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called for the Confederate battle flag to be...
