Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival 
Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community 
28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area 
Drone Academy in Texas Now Featured on Daymond John’s Next Level CEO 
Historian Honored for Her Groundbreaking Research 
Sec’y of State Jesse White announces “Eliminate the Digital Divide” Grants
  Springfield, IL —Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that forty-one public libraries and community college...
Former Congressman Earl F. Hilliard selected Morehouse College Outstanding Alumnus 2010 and inducted into the UNCF National Alumni Council 2011 Hall of Honor
 Birmingham, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Attorney Earl F. Hilliard was recognized and honored by the National Alumni Council of the...
Matthew Morrison brings “Glee†to over 850 guests, raises a record $1 million at Goodman Theatre’s “One Enchanted Decade†Gala
Co-Chaired by Women’s Board Members Margaret M. Janus and Swati Mehta, the events proceeds support the theater’s Education and Community...
Better Business Bureau complaints against wedding service providers jump 43%
 (From the Better Business Bureau)                                                                       Chicago, IL - Summer is a popular time for weddings, but as...
Jesse to Pfleger: “You’re a Champion†‘You Are Special to Us’
By Chinta Strausberg  The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Sunday attended service at Saint Sabina, which included the eighth...
Illinois Attorney General Madigan supports effort to improve Public Access Counselor’s role, increase transparency in Illinois
Amendment Would Significantly Simplify, Speed, Strengthen FOIA Process  Springfield, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan supported a proposed...
Topinka: Progress made, but backlog will continue
Comptroller cautions vendors that payment delays remain  Springfield, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka commended lawmakers Thursday for...
During lockout, NFL Player and many others finding wisdom in new audiobook
 Author - Tim Hampton  Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- It's common to hear about professional athletes, who at some point...
Lt. Governor Simon celebrates first Illinois civil unions
Festivities mark milestone for couples across the state  Chicago, IL – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon celebrated with 32 couples in Chicago’s...
Behind bars: For Black girls, acting out is a crime
Equal Voice Newspaper By Kathy Mulady  Chicago, IL - LeaJay Harper says she was a typically rebellious teenager raised...