National Urban League Launches 39th Edition of the State of Black America®
New York, NY The National Urban League releases its 39th edition of the State of Black America® – “Save Our...
News and Blogs
DC Symposium/Rally For Prison Reform Seeks Congressional Support
Exodusfoundation.org Beckons Support From U.S. Congress to Reform U.S. Prison System – Public Rally on the Hill (D.C.) March 26,...
Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jeffries Confirmed by Illinois Senate
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erica Jeffries was confirmed as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) by the...
Attorney General Madigan Recognizes Sunshine Week, Issues 2014 Public Access Bureau Report
CHICAGO, IL — In recognition of Sunshine Week, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released the Public Access Bureau’s annual report...
Protect Yourself from Springtime Scams
CHICAGO, IL - As springtime blooms, so do new scams. Scammers will be going door-to-door with plans to rip-off the...
African-American Leaders Call for Senate Vote on Loretta Lynch Nomination
WASHINGTON, D. C. – African-American leaders hosted a press call to urge the Senate to move ahead with the long...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Douglas J....
Rally for Rekia Boyd on the Third Anniversary of her Murder at the Hands of an Off-duty Chicago Police Detective
Join the family of Rekia Boyd in celebrating her life, grieving her murder at the hands of a Chicago police detective, and demand...
Preckwinkle Pushes for Smart Management and Operational Efficiencies; Backs $7 Million in Efficiency Savings
Preparing for potentially harmful cuts from the state and proactively planning for a challenging budget year, Cook County Board President...
Adult Redeploy Illinois Convenes 2015 All-Sites Summit
CHICAGO, IL — About 150 Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) program site managers, service providers, and state and local leaders will...
