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 
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company reimagines classic works in “Body Against Body” Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at The Dance Center
Chicago, IL — The innovative and influential Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company (a program of New York Live Arts)...
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago presents Fall 2011 Engagement at The Harris Theater Oct. 21 and 22, 2011
  Tickets on sale Aug. 5   Chicago, IL – The critically acclaimed Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (GJDC) presents its...
Genocide and Code of Silence are killing our youth
 Mom seeks justice for Deontae, offers $10,000 reward  By Chinta Strausberg  The Code of Silence is preventing frightened South...
Field trip grants available to visit Lincoln Presidential Museum – apply by September 1
 September 1 deadline to apply for field trip grants for schools and groups that serve low-income youth   ...
Illinois GOP Chairman: GOP changing conversation with Debt Deal and Spending Cuts
 Chicago, IL – Today, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady released the following statement regarding the debt ceiling deal: “While...
Summer months bring highest rates of burglaries – more people show interest in Home Security Systems
(Message from the Better Business Bureau)Â Â Chicago, IL - While the summer months are an ideal time for a...
ABC 7 Chicago presents live, HD Broadcast of Bud Billiken Parade
A summer tradition in Chicago since 1929 continues when ABC 7 broadcasts the 82nd annual Bud Billiken Parade, live and...
Senator Mark Kirk responds to pending bipartisan agreement to prevent American default
 Washington, DC - United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement on the pending bipartisan agreement to prevent...
Lt. Governor Simon voices support for Illinois DREAM Act
 Chicago, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon expressed support for the Illinois DREAM Act today while joining with Governor...
Mother of slain teen told killer didn’t mean it
Youth to mom: ‘Keep my name out of your mouth’  By Chinta Strausberg Tonya Burch, the mother of slain...