Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
EmpowerED Outreach Hosting Free Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas 
Dayton Book Fair For Black Children 
Black Sorrority to Host Inaugural Lupus Walk in Pearland, Texas 
Black Teacher Helps Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release 
Father Ekpo speaks out for poor children in Nigeria
By Chinta Strausberg  Father Joseph Ekpo made an appeal for aid and support for children of Nigeria who are living in abject...
Jazz & Blues History Tour with Jazz Fest Weekend
Last chance for Top-Rated Tour  Chicago Detours will present “Our Chicago Sound: Jazz, Blues & Beyondâ€, Saturday, September 3rd...
$45 million available to build and expand early childhood services
Capital construction grants now available for early childhood services   $45 million appropriation will create more than 300 construction jobs,...
The Black Republican: Abraham Lincoln effigy doll is artifact of the month for September
 Each month, a different major artifact from the recently acquired Taper Collection will be featured at the Lincoln Presidential...
Pastors back Mayor Emanuel on longer school day/year
 CLERGY: "IT's COOL TO BE SMART"  By Chinta Strausberg In less than 10-days, 275,000 of the 400,000 Chicago Public...
State Board awards nearly $46 million toward child development and support services for at-risk families with infants and toddlers
Prevention Initiative Program helps build foundation for learning  Springfield, IL  – The Illinois State Board of Education announced that...
Application deadlines approaching for 18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
Celebrated annual awards recognize excellence in community development and architectural achievements in Chicago’s neighborhoods.  Chicago, IL - Chicago is...
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. holds 88th Anniversary Conclave
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- National President Betty J. Dixon of Shaker Heights, Ohio presided over the 88th Anniversary Biennial Conclave...
"All God's Children": MLK Commentary
By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, DN America's Wire Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- In an often expressed dream for a better...
Sec'y of State Jesse White encourages drivers to be safe this Labor Day
Last Year’s Fatalities Decrease, White Hopes Trend Continues   Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging people to be...