Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
Congressman Rush presents ‘Fathers of the Year†award to Father Pfleger and retired Police Officer Moore
By Chinta Strausberg  Father Michael L. Pfleger and Curtis Moore, an old friend were presented the “Father of the...
“Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon” adds additional performances week of July 2
 Added Performances on July 3 at 2, 6 and 8 p.m.; Performances on July 4 at 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m....
State Board of Education names Financial Oversight Panel for North Chicago District 187
Community leaders to supervise finances in North Chicago School District to help balance budget and better serve students  SPRINGFIELD,...
Protesters and Supporters to announce their victory and next steps in The Hunger Strike for Healthcare Campaign
After a Monday meeting with CEO Joe Garcia of University of Illinois Medical Center   CHICAGO IL -On Monday June...
NAACP urges support for U.S. Attorney General Holder; says “taking a stand for what is right sometimes comes with grave consequences”
(From Hilary O. Shelton, Director, Washington Bureau, NAACP)  Taking a stand for what is right sometimes comes with grave consequences....
Rev. Jesse Jackson: War against flow of guns is next Civil Rights struggle
Father Pfleger: ‘We’re not afraid of the NRA. They’re punks.’  By Chinta Strausberg  While the death toll continued...
What Black parents must do this summer
 By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu   Chicago, IL  - There is a 3-year gap between Black and White students. Many...
State Board, IEA and IFT to recognize more than 25 educators for their outstanding performance in specific content areas
Award recognition luncheon features teachers from across the state  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education, along with...
Young Black entrepreneurs in tech: A dream in the making
Two ambitious African-American entrepreneurs hope to enter Silicon Valley with new startup, CorQuests .Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- After the airing of...
Top 5 low income housing resources
 How to find the best and the safest available low income housing options  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- When the...