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 
Transit riders and advocates propose state legislation to improve Chicagoland transit service through better investment
CHICAGO, IL - Riders for Better Transit  joined with transit riders and advocates from across the Chicago region to introduce...
A Passport to the world: Expedia and the Passport Party Project help teen girls obtain first Passport
Six Passport Party participants, aged 11-15, will then take first-ever trip abroad, sponsored by Expedia.com Bellevue, WA (BlackNews.com) -- Expedia.com,...
46th Ward officials to hold Pre-election “Meet the Candidates†Night, March 7th
Alderman James Cappleman, Democratic Committeeman Tom Sharpe and other 46th Ward Democrats are holding a pre-election “Meet the Candidates†Night...
Study: Budget Reforms Jeopardized by Lack of Transparency, Public Input
 Government needs to include public, nonprofits and foundations to succeed  CHICAGO, IL – The lack of transparency and...
Raleigh police attempts to pull in church…with liberty and justice for all?
By Dr. Inetta Cooper Raleigh, NC (BlackNews.com) -- On Saturday, January 14, 2012, I rented the Glorious Church, located at...
Former Gov. Edgar’s Demurral on Supermax closure contradicts his own recommendations
(From Tamms Year Ten Organizing)  Ex. Gov’s Task Force Issued Warnings Even Before the Prison Opened: Danger of Long-term...
Dr. Maya Angelou talks parenting, motherhood and education in an enlightening new interview with BECCASTONE.COM
  Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- In recognition of Black History Month, BeccaStone.com had the great privilege of speaking with...
Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the Ordination and Ministry of Rev. Omarosa O. Manigault
Los Angeles, CA -Â Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the ordination of Omarosa O. Manigault. Â The Rev. Manigault was...
Four World and two Chicago premieres highlight Goodman Theatre’s 2012/2013 Season
New season opens with David Cromer’s Goodman Directorial Debut, includes Jon Robin Baitz’s Broadway hit, Lynn Nottage’s latest work, The...
18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards to be held today
Prestigious Awards Honor Community Development and Architectural Achievements in Chicago’s Neighborhoods  CHICAGO, IL – As Chicago grows in stature...