NAACP Statement on the Fatal Shooting of Walter Scott
Baltimore, Md. -- A white South Carolina police officer who claimed he killed Walter Scott, a 50-year-old unarmed African American...
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New Analysis: State and Federal Prison Population Trends
Letters to Editors From: The Sentencing Project I'm writing to share a new analysis with you that reveals broad variation...
Chinese American Service League to Hold Press Conference Today on Immediate and Future Impacts of IL Governor’s Budget Cuts
CHICAGO, IL – The Chinese American Service League (CASL) will be holding a press conference today, Thursday April 9th, at...
President Obama Announces a Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Bruce...
Businessman/Retired Teacher say Rauner is Wrong to Balance Budget on Backs of Poor
By Chinta Strausberg Saying Gov. Bruce Rauner should not balance his budget on the backs of the poor; a South...
4 Reasons Why Rosa Parks Should Be on the New $20 Dollar Bill
Nationwide – Civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, is now in the finals in a grassroots campaign to put a woman...
NAACP Statement on “Religious Freedom†Legislation in Indiana and Arkansas
BALTIMORE, Md. – After a national and state-wide uproar over bills promoted as religious freedom measures and criticized as discriminatory...
IEMA Encourages People to Stay Aware, Be Prepared for Potential Severe Weather This Week
Heavy rainfall, dangerous thunderstorms possible for most of Illinois Wednesday night through Thursday night SPRINGFIELD, IL – With widespread severe...
Surge in Canine Flu Cases Demands Extra Precautions by Pet Owners
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) is cautioning dog owners that a recent increase in reported cases...
Rep. Flowers, Activist Lawyer, Minister Pushing for a Huge Voter Turnout Today!
Davis miffed at mayor for dissing black agenda By Chinta Strausberg Today’s special run-off will be high stakes politics in...
