GOP Chair Files Complaint Alleging Discrimination Against Black Republicans in Chicago
From: Defend the Vote According to Illinois election laws, every polling place must have a 1:2 or a 2:3 ratio of...
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CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Remembers the Life and Legacy of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passing of Civil...
Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States – with our allies...
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Garcia for Chicago Mayor
Huerta, Garcia convene listening session with Latina leaders just three days before election CHICAGO, IL – Nationally renowned labor leader...
U.S. Citizens and NGOs Join World Leaders in Call for President Obama to Retract Executive Order Against Venezuela
New York – In an Open Letter addressed to President Barack Obama, over 121 U.S. academics, activists and NGOs called...
Kirk Announces Support for Loretta Lynch Nomination
States Shared Goals for Combatting Chicago Gangs CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) announced he will support Loretta...
Springtime Equals Scam-time, Warns BBB
CHICAGO, IL – People look forward to spring with its warmer weather and greening foliage. Unfortunately, these changes also are...
Opening ReMARCs: What’s the Delay? #ConfirmLynch
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League The confirmation of Loretta Lynch, the first African American woman to...
Amy Campanelli Sworn in for a 6-year Term as Cook County’s Public Defender
Campanelli's experience includes 23 years in the Public Defender's Office Amy Campanelli was sworn in as Cook County’s newest Public...
#Justice4Stephon Freedom Ride from Chicago to Calumet City on April 4th
Justice for Stephon: A Freedom Ride for #BlackLivesMatter From Chicago to Calumet City, connecting Stephon Watts' murder to the systemic...
