Hollywood Star Helps Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls 
Woman Helping Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers 
First Black Woman Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame 
Author Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries 
Groundbreaking New Show “Say Yes When Life Says No” 
Cook County Board Approves Five Tax Incentives Designed to Support Economic Growth
Cook County Commissioners approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives...
4th Annual Black on Black Crime Solutions Panel Lands in Miami
Consists of Urban League T. Willard Fair, Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez, and Others- Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) - Empowermentorship ...
Golden State Warriors Leaving Oakland? Black Leaders Being Alerted
Coalition formed to alert black leaders and community activists of the Golden State Warriors' plans to relocate from Oakland to...
Groups Announce Rally in Support of a Stronger Sanctuary City Policy in Chicago that Protects All Immigrants
Demonstration will highlight the stories of immigrants that are unprotected by the Welcoming City Ordinance, allowing police to turn them...
Senator Sanders to Address People’s Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will deliver the keynote address Saturday in Chicago at the People’s Summit, a...
Attorney General Madigan Urges Education Secretary Devos to Stop Delaying Student Loan Forgiveness
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she is leading a coalition of attorneys general and other state...
Nicholas David Steps in for Devon Allman at 21st Blues on the Fox Festival, Saturday, June 17 at Aurora’s Riveredge Park
Nicholas David will play the 21st Annual Blues on the Fox Festival on Saturday, June 17 at 3 p.m....
NAACP “Deeply Disappointed” On U.S. Withdrawal From The Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Baltimore, Md. – The NAACP says it is deeply disappointed by President Donald J. Trump announcement that the United States...
Attorney General Madigan Reaches Settlement With Fraudulent Charitable Telemarketers
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a settlement with Safety Publications Inc., a professional fundraiser and for-profit...
Death Toll on Suburban Roads Nearly 3 Times More Than in the City in 2015
The culprit is more people driving on roads that are designed for speed rather than safety CHICAGO, IL — Suburban...