Denver’s 2nd Black Mayor Honors Late Developer and Philanthropist With Historic Property Purchase 
Ohio Program Helps 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble 
Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation 
Scholar Named 15th President of Tougaloo College 
24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families 
Jo Cattell Named 2017/2018 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow at Goodman Theatre
Former Michael Maggio Fellow Vanessa Stalling directs the Chicago Premiere of the Wolves, now appearing through March 11 (Chicago,...
Hip Hop Icons Will.I.A.M, The Beat Junkies, and More Honored at MojaMoja’s 10th Anniversary of Music Discovery in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- MojaMoja celebrated its 10th Anniversary of music discovery on February 10th at the Avalon Hollywood....
FBI Cautions Public to be Wary of Online Romance Scams
FBI Provides Tips for Those Looking for Love Online The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is working to raise awareness...
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman to Hold a Vote on the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act
Now’s your chance to advance sentencing reform in Congress On Thursday, February 15, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley will...
Officers Suspended in Federal Corruption Probe
The View From The Top: A Reprint from the Invisible Institute By Curtis Black A sergeant and several officers from...
Jeri Green Joins National Urban League as Senior Advisor for Census
NEW YORK - As part of the National Urban League’s ongoing push for a fair and accurate 2020 Census, the...
Employee for Speaker Madigan Fired for Inappropriate Conduct
Statement from Speaker Madigan SPRINGFIELD, IL – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “In November, a...
Minneapolis Woman Charged With Terrorism Offenses, Arson, And Making False Statements
United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker today announced a three-count indictment charging TNUZA JAMAL HASSAN, 19, with attempting to provide...
Agenda Announced for State Board of Education Meeting Feb. 14 Via Video Conference in Springfield and Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced the following agenda for its regular business meeting...
llinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Tribute to African American Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a tribute to African American Veterans today at the...