Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
U.S. Senator Kirk suffers stroke
Illinois Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka: Kirk is a fighter  CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk suffered a stroke on...
Gingrich trounces Romney in South Carolina Primary; but will SC’s win boost his campaign chances and usher him to the finish line in 2012?
 By Juanita Bratcher  Newt Gingrich made an impressive showing in the South Carolina Primary. That’s a matter of...
"We Are The 99%!" Federation of College Clerical and Technical Personnel, Local 1708, announces massive protests against City Colleges of Chicago
CHICAGO, IL - Delores Withers, President of Local 1708 announced that a rally / protest against the "deceptive practices" of...
OBAP commemorates and celebrates African American History in Aviation with 2012 Project Aerospace: Boys to Men private showing of "Red Tails"
 Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- On January 21, The Memphis Blackhawks, Memphis City Schools - Wooddale Middle and High Schools,...
First African American named chief pilot for United Airlines – the world's largest airline
Captain James Simon, Jr. is a Board Member of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) --United Airlines,...
Better Business Bureau advises having a Disaster Plan for your business
 CHICAGO, IL- Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but...
Chicago Detours to run "Good Times Historic Bar Tour"
 Tour Visits Three Bars and Stays Primarily Indoors  CHICAGO, IL – For February only, Chicago Detours will offer...
Legendary Singer/Actress Hattie Winston sings "Love Is…An Evening of Music for Lovers
Fundraising event for Ebony Repertory Theatre to also feature The Harold Wheeler Trio Actress Hattie Winston ("Becker") will perform in...
Sec'y of State Jesse White moves to toughen penalties for Fraud and Abuse of Disability Parking Program
 Names former U.S. Dept of Transportation Secretary Sam Skinner to Subcommittee to Review Program  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse...
U.S. Senators Kirk, Menendez set expectations for Treasury Department’s implementation of Central Bank of Iran Sanctions
 WASHINGTON, DC - As the Obama Administration prepares to unveil rules that will guide the implementation of Central Bank of Iran...