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 
Gov. John Kasich, did you feel it? Did you hear it? The POWER of the people
 By Juanita Bratcher  It was a “hallelujah day†and a great night after polls closed, November 8, 2011...
Congressman Bobby L. Rush introduces Bill granting Congressional Gold Medal to Publishing Icon John H. Johnson
 Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) introduced a bill to grant the Congressional Gold medal to African-American publishing icon John...
Black author plans to reshape urban America, financially
 Flint, MI (BlackNews.com) -- With the number of different financial books on shelves these days, it would seem unnecessary...
It’s not too late to apply for one of the best jobs in Illinois
 By Chinta Strausberg  If you like law enforcement and working in the natural element, it’s not too late...
Jazz Singer and Chicago favorite, Kurt Elling, returns to Symphony Center with Passion World, February 14
Special Valentine’s Day Concert Also Features Special Guests Violinist Regina Carter and Clarinetist Anat Cohen  CHICAGO, IL — Kurt...
LM.C Comes to Chicago for the First Time
CHICAGO, IL - Anime Central announced that LM.C will be Guests of Honor and performing at Anime Central's 15th Anniversary...
Illinois State Board of Education announces meeting schedule changes
  SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Board of Education has announced several changes to its upcoming meeting schedule. This...
First-ever national Pretty Brown Girl Day to be recognized on Feb. 25
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Empower a girl, empower a world. During Black History Month, a Detroit Metro based company is...
Goodman Theatre adds two performances of Race by David Mamet, February 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Chicago, IL -Â By popular demand, Goodman Theatre adds two performances of Race by David Mamet, directed by Resident Director Chuck...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie distorts Civil Rights History
 By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO National Urban League  “No minority should have their rights subject to...