NAACP Statement on the Quitman 10
ATLANTA, Ga. -- After four years, three trials, two mistrials, Lula Smart has been exonerated on all counts. Georgia Secretary...
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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Barack Obama sent the following Nominations to the Senate: Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Defense,...
Senator Raoul: Let the People Pick a Comptroller, Then Merge Offices
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) voiced his strong support for letting voters choose a new...
Butterfield Takes Helm of the Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was sworn in as the 24th Chair of the Congressional Black...
Cook County Crosses Million-Pound Threshold In Effort to Rid Itself of Old Paper
Cook County has recycled more than one million pounds of old documents, reports and miscellaneous paperwork in the last year-and-a-half,...
IEMA Encourages People to Test Homes for Radon During Radon Action Month in January
Announces annual contests to promote awareness of radon health risks SPRINGFIELD, IL – Cold weather might put a damper on...
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Allan R. Landon to Serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Allan R. Landon to serve on the Board of...
Some Immigrants Relieved to See Holiday Season End
VoiceWayes/New America Media By Michael Lozano It’s that time of year when many people are just getting back into their...
NAACP Statement on the Passing of Pioneer, Former Senator Edward W. Brooke III
The NAACP has released the following statement on the death of Senator Edward W. Brooke III: "The NAACP mourns the...
Attorney General Holder’s Statement on Yearly Law Enforcement Officer Fatality Statistics
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released preliminary fatality statistics for 2014. Â The data in the report shows that...
