Long Island University announces winners of 13 George Polk Awards in Journalism for 2010
New America Media's Sandy Close will be presented the George Polk Career Award  The New York Times and the...
People, Places and Things
Exploring An Unknown History: New book provides a definitive glimpse into the History of Slavery in Washington, D.C.
Slave Pen in Alexandria, Virginia  Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- The proud monuments and memorials of Washington, D.C. stand as...
Legendary Blues Artist Buddy Guy and Chicago Bears Great Otis Wilson and others to be honored during Sec’y of State Jesse White’s celebration for African-American Heritage Month
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White will host a Celebration for African-American Heritage Month today at the James R. Thompson Center,...
Kroger & Pepsico sponsor American Legacy Magazine’s “Know Your History” Mobile Truck Tour
Four-City Tour to begin On February 9th Mount Vernon, NY (BlackNews.com) -- American Legacy, the magazine of African-American history and culture announced...
Alpha Phi Alpha charters chapter in Johannesburg, South Africa
Launch of 104-year-old historically African-American fraternity's efforts to expand globally Pictured on first row: Charter members of Rho Phi Lambda,...
2011 Lincoln Academy Laureates announced; six to receive state’s highest award, The Order of Lincoln
  Springfield, IL – As the Land of Lincoln prepares to celebrate the 202nd birthday of Abraham Lincoln, Governor Pat Quinn...
Actor, Activist, Humanitarian, Economist, Danny Glover and Millionaire Network Marketer Rochelle Saulsberry launch the Movement Of The Masses
 Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Actor Danny Glover and Rochelle Saulsberry launch the Movement of the Masses, a global grassroots...
“Smiley & West” becomes Public Radio’s newest weekly program
 Tavis Smiley and Cornel West Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - Smiley & West is ready for takeoff. After a...
BET and Centric celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of exciting programming showcasing the depth and diversity of the African-American experience
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- This Black History Month BET and CENTRIC will pay tribute to the range and richness...
Illinois Attorney General announces new acting Public Access Counselor
Chicago, IL - Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she has appointed Amalia Rioja as Acting Public Access Counselor to succeed...
