Blue Man Group announces winners of the 2013 Chicago Art Competition
Winning Works to be Unveiled in New Outdoor Art Gallery at the Briar Street Theater September 20, 2013 CHICAGO, IL-...
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Best-Selling Author releases new book “Ex-Felon Survival Guide”
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Best selling author Dr. Tracy Andrus has released another book entitled Ex-Felon Survival Guide, which is destined...
Lt. Gov. Simon announces 2013 Du Quoin State Fair tent
 Lt. Gov. providing easy, helpful ways to give back to the community DU QUOIN – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila...
The Memorial Foundation, Inc and the National Urban League Unite to Present Drum Majors for Justice
Harry Belafonte, Jeff Johnson and Biz Markie Help Usher in New Generation of Drum Majors Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of...
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum to Salute First Black Labor Union: The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its Leaders During Fundraising Reception
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum will pay tribute to the Black labor movement in America, the legacy of...
Former Child Protective Investigator releases new book about Florida’s Child Welfare System
New book "The Department" by Kevin L. Ramos addresses long-time issues in the Florida Child Welfare System, and aims to...
The Links Foundation, Incorporated launches Legacy Grant program
 African-American Women’s Organization Seeks Fourth One Million Dollar Grantee  Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- The Links Foundation, Incorporated launched the...
New state highway maps available at the 2013 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced new state highway maps are available at the 2013 Illinois State...
Free pedestrian playground Open Streets returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown and Logan Square on Sunday, Sept. 15
CHICAGO, IL —Chicagoland residents are invited to enjoy the return of Open Streets — Chicago’s free pedestrian playground — on...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel receives JUBA! Award at Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Jubalee
Gala Benefit Takes Place October 28 on Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage in Millennium Park         CHICAGO: The...
