Mehserle shooting of Oscar Grant considered a non-violent offense
(From New America Media) By Thandisizwe Chimurenga LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Because California penal code does not classify Involuntary Manslaughter...
Religion/Commentary
Spending the issue for Illinois: State Comptroller Topinka
Talk of new revenue, borrowing must cease until cuts are made                                      By Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois Comptroller  (Guest Commentary) ...
Obama Says ¡SÃ, Se Puede! to Immigration Reform
(From New America Media) By Earl Ofari Hutchinson   President Obama’s visit to El Paso to renew call for...
Soft on Terrorism? Bin Laden kill shatters another Obama myth
(From New America Media) By Earl Ofari Hutchinson During the 2008 presidential election campaign, the GOP plan of attack on then-candidate...
More Trump Nuttiness – Now it’s Obama’s Grades
(From New America Media) Commentary by Earl Ofari Hutchinson  Would-be GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump wasted no time eagerly snatching...
Parishioners hold Jericho Walk for peace and restoration of Pastor Pfleger
Youth: “He made us agents for social change’  By Chinta Strausberg  Scores of parishioners Sunday held a “Jericho...
Saint Sabina leadership asks Cardinal to rescind Pfleger’s suspension
Charge it was based on words taken out of context  By Chinta Strausberg  More than 100 supporters of...
The Dalai Lama of Tibet returns to Chicago July 17 and 18 for public speaking events at UIC Pavilion and Harris Theater
Presented in Celebration of Chicago as One of the World’s Most Diverse Religious and Cultural Communities, Events will Focus on...
This weekend: Interactive Tour of History, Architecture and Fun
Chicago Detours Launching "Good Times around Michigan Ave"  Chicago, IL – This Saturday April 30, Chicago Detours continues to "reinvent...
African American Maritime Workers should be compensated for injury claims
By Carlos E. Moore, Esq. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Maritime or nautical workers regardless of their position are exposed daily to...
