Rep. Ford Passes Resolution Calling on Rauner to Combat Increase in Violent Crime
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In response to the number of gun violence victims in Chicago last year skyrocketing to over 4,000,...
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Unprecedented Proposed Law Provides African Americans Reparations and Opportunities to Better Their lives
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- On February 10, 2017, proposed legislation was submitted to the DC Board of Elections. It is...
State Investigation Leads to $4.25 Million Settlement in Mining Discrimination Lawsuit
Illinois Department of Human Rights assists U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in investigation of sex discrimination in coal mining ...
Black History Month: A Tribute to Courage and Perseverance
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition,...
Jewish Voice for Peace Responds to Anti-Semitic Attack on Chicago Loop Synagogue
From: Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago Coordinating Committee Jewish Voice for Peace - Chicago condemns the horrendous display of hatred of...
Great Granddaughter of Feu Felix Houphouet Boigny, First President of Cote Divoire, West Africa, Set to Share his Legacy for Peace During Black History Month
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) – African-born linguist, global liaison and cultural connector, Stephanie Gregoire-McKinney, great grandaughter of Feu Felix Houphouet Boigny, is...
Attorney General Sends Letter to Governor Urging His Administration to Fight Executive Orders & Protect Illinois Immigrants & Refugees from Discrimination & Hate Crimes
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter to Gov. Rauner condemning the federal executive orders on immigration and...
Rep. Harper Proposes Official Holiday to Honor President Obama
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to commemorate President Barack Obama’s historic accomplishments as President of the United States, State...
Slaughter Urges Residents to Recognize Black History Month
CHICAGO, IL – Recognizing the rich history of African American activists, athletes and political figures from Illinois, State Rep. Justin...
440 Historical Documents Including a Recently Discovered Letter of George Washington Selling off 90 Slaves to be Auctioned in New York
Yonkers, NY (BlackNews.com) –A long-lost letter of George Washington, reporting on an auction he held of ninety Virginia slaves, will...
