Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to Host Press Conference Following the Governor’s Budget Address
Following Governor Rauner’s budget address, members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will hold a press conference to give...
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VP Candidate, Chicago Activists to Hold Press Conference on Flint Water Crisis, Police Brutality, Deportations
Vice-Presidential candidate Lamont Lilly, along with Philadelphia activists Pam & Ramona Africa, and Chicago activists Daphne Jackson and Patricia Linarez,...
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Firebomb Two Mosques and Shoot Worshippers
The Justice Department announced that Martin Alan Schnitzler, 43, pleaded guilty to a hate crime in the Middle District of...
llinois Lottery Launches New Special Olympics Game
100% of Profits Support Special Olympic Sports Programs in Illinois CHICAGO, IL – In front of an enthusiastic crowd at...
Attorney General Lynch, Solicitor General Verrilli, NAACP and Sanders Statements on the Death of Justice Scalia
Attorney General Lynch and Solicitor General Verrilli Statements on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “Justice Antonin Scalia...
One Million Conscious Black Voters & Contributors Holds National News Conference
Is the U.S. Constitution the "Supreme Law of the Land?" Article VI of the United States Constitution says so, and...
Virginia Black Business and Civic Leaders to Celebrate Black History Month by Hosting Expo in Honor of Carter G. Woodson
Norfolk, VA (BlackNews.com) -- Business and education workshops, vendors and exhibits, stage shows, and African dances. They are all part...
NAACP Releases 20-Point List of Priorities to Address the Needs of Flint Residents
The Association Requests a Clear Timeline, Deadline and Cost for Replacement of Water Infrastructure FLINT, MI – NAACP President...
“Michelle Obama: A Life” Makes Pen Awards Shortlist
Peter Slevin’s biography of first lady a finalist for distinguished prize ________________________________________ Michelle Obama: A Life” named finalist in biography...
JEC Dems & Congressional Black Caucus Updated Black History Month Report Shows Need for Congress to Act on Economic Issues Facing Black Community
WASHINGTON, DC – In recognition of Black History Month, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)...
