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 
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program: Chicago Health Initiative to address health care disparities in African American men
 Chicago, IL - Visiting a barbershop in Chicago on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 could mean more than just getting a...
Better Business Bureau Advises: Don’t let stress and confusion from an auto accident add more expenses
Chicago, ILÂ - After the initial shock of a car accident, people often find themselves facing stress and confusion over how...
“Great, New African American Civil War Museum Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony Planned”
 Washington, DC - "With much generous support from the Mayor and Council of the District of Columbia and hard work...
U.S. Government silent on tainted products from Taiwan
(From New America Media) By Ngoc Nguyen, Vivian Po, Summer Chiang  SYNOPSIS: Food sellers in the United States are...
World Premiere of “Cirque Shanghai Extreme” at Navy Pier® postponed
Chicago’s Rainy, Windy Weather Forces Delays in Roof Repairs to Pepsi Skyline Stage, Prompting One Week Postponement of Show  New...
Lt. Gov. Simon: Apply for Farmers Market Grants
 Carbondale, IL – An advocate for rural communities, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today urged local food producers to apply for...
BLACKDOCTOR.ORG & The National Medical Association partner to impact the lives of millions
 Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, has teamed up with the...
Institute of the Black World declares war on the “War on Drugs”
 Drug Policy Analysts and Advocates to Focus on Devastating Impact on Black Communities  Rev. Jesse L. Jackson to Keynote...
Maternal mortality rates increase for African-American women
(From New America Media) By Marjorie Valbrun  SYNOPSIS: Nationally, black women are four-times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications...
State Board, IEA and IFT recognize more than 20 educators for their outstanding performance in specific content areas
 Award recognition luncheon features teachers from across the state  Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education, along with...