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 
What would Trayvon Martin have said if he could have defended himself?
Veteran Chicago producer pens global anti-youth violence anthem, vows to support CEASE Fire with proceeds CHICAGO, IL (BlackNews.com) -- The...
New report shows Medicaid cuts will hurt Illinois economy
 (From the Campaign for Better Health Care)                                                                                                            Washington, DC—A new report from Families USA and the Campaign...
Tavis Smiley, Dr. Cornel West, Preachers: ‘America Must Address Povertyâ€
On violence, Atty. Myers said: ‘We have to do what the gang boys do, organize….’ By Chinta Strausberg  America...
State’s Attorney Alvarez recognizes crime victims with Courage Awards in recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will present awards to crime victims who despite tragic acts of violence continue to...
HLN Anchor and Advocate Richelle Carey takes a stand against domestic violence, sexualization of girls, sexism and victim blaming
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- HLN's Richelle Carey has recently launched RichelleCarey.com to provide a place where women and their supporters...
The “Buffet Rule” for prostate cancer
By Thomas A. Farrington PHEN Founder and President Boston, MA (BlackNews.com) -- Billionaire Warren Buffet, who is nearly 82 years...
Better Business Bureau cautions: Don’t get duped when selling your Timeshare
 (From the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL - In a tough economy some struggling families look for...
Trek Nation’ and ‘White Room: 02B3’ Make International Debuts at SCI-FI-LONDON
UK fans get double feature when Roddenberry Entertainment films land in England  LONDON — Roddenberry Entertainment, the successor of...
Celebrate the guardians of the crosswalk on May 1
 (From the Active Transportation Alliance)  Crossing guards shepherd us safely across the street. They keep children safe from...
Indus Entrepreneurs Global hosts “TiECON Southeast” in Atlanta, Georgia, April 28th
The southeastern chapters of The Indus Entrepreneurs (“TiEâ€) Global, the world’s largest organization for entrepreneurs, will host TiECON Southeast on April 28th...