In the Midst of Grief, Loss of NYPD Officer Prompts Examination of Sentencing Options
NEW YORK -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to...
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Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in New York
The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges in the African American Community Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats...
House Passes Kirk-Heitkamp Ex-Im Reform Bill with Supermajority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement after the House passed, with a supermajority of...
National Afrikan Amerikan Family Reunion Association Launches Campaign to End Poverty in Black Communities
Mound Bayou, MS (BlackNews.com) -- Whenever the Afrikan born in Amerika sets out to accomplish anything significant, it becomes historic....
Local Police Association Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary With MSNBC Political Analyst Michael Eric Dyson
Black Police Association of Greater Dallas to Host Building Bridges, Enabling Opportunities 40th Anniversary Gala Dallas, TX (BlackNews.com) -- The...
Race & Justice News: Black Women and Convict Labor in the New South
From: The Sentencing Project Diversity Latinos Underrepresented Among California State Prosecutors According to a report by the Stanford Criminal Justice...
Congressional Black Caucus Applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s Decision to Cap Rates of Prison Phone Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus applauds the decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lower rates for...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Opening Remarks at White House Conversation on Criminal Justice Reform
Washington, DC Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to help welcome you all to this...
Madigan: Two Credit Downgrades in Three Days Make it Clear Rauner Needs to Focus on State Budget
CHICAGO, IL - Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement after Moody's Investor Services downgraded Illinois' credit...
Munger: Observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Paying Providers
Nonprofits struggling mightily during budget impasse, Comptroller notes ELGIN, IL - Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Thursday toured the...
