First Michelle Obama Biography to Hit Shelves
New Book details the life and times of Michelle Obama Peter Slevin’s biography ‘Michelle Obama: A Life’ explores race, discrimination,...
People, Places and Things
Black/Chinese Chamber to Host Lantern Festival
Chamber to celebrate upcoming traditional Chinese holiday by hosting the Xilin Performing Arts Academy 10th Annual Lantern Festival Executive Director...
The Harlem Book Fair Launches ‘My Book Selfie,’ A Call to the African American Book Nation
Uses Social Media to Promote African American Reading Harlem, NY (BlackNews.com) –  The Harlem Book Fair has launched an innovative...
Amazing Black History Bowties Feature MLK, Rosa Parks, and More
Black History is back in style with these amazing black history bowties – MLK, Rosa Parks, and more Nationwide (BlackNews.com)...
International Black Reparations Summit to Meet in New York
Organized by The Institute of the Black World (IBW) New York - The Institute of the Black World 21st Century...
Atlanta Artist Ross Rossin, Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young and Other Notables to Dedicate Maya Angelou Stamp
WASHINGTON, DC — The public has an opportunity to witness a historic event on Tuesday, April 7 when Postmaster General...
Illinois Mayors to Celebrate National Service April 7, 2015 Designated as “Mayors Day of Recognitionâ€
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Nearly 2,000 participating officials will mark April 7, 2015 as the Mayors Day of Celebration for National...
Howard Saffold and Harold Winston to be Honored Among First Defense Legal Aid’s “20 for 20″
Howard Saffold, a founding FDLA Board Member and 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department (CPD), led change from within...
Philip Nelson Confirmed as Director of Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The Illinois Senate voted to confirm Philip Nelson as the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. ...
2015 National Urban League Conference Early Bird Registration Extended to April 6th!
Early bird registration for the 2015 National Urban League Conference, Save Our Cities: Education, Jobs & Justice has been extended...
