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 
Mehserle shooting of Oscar Grant considered a non-violent offense
(From New America Media) By Thandisizwe Chimurenga LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Because California penal code does not classify Involuntary Manslaughter...
Medicaid cuts would hurt 4.5 million California kids
(From New America Media) Op-ed: by Mike Odeh  Two bills introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Phil...
Madigan, 39 Attorneys General reach agreement to curb tobacco sales to minors at Circle K Stores
Chicago, ILÂ - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 38 other states and the District of Columbia today to announce an...
First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Initiative to be launched in East New York, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY (BlackNews.com) -- The World Academy For Total Community Health High School and Concerned Community 4 Change is hosting...
Black doctors present a discussion about the wellness initiatives from H.R. 3962: The Health Care Bill AKA ObamaCare
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Drs. Reverend Aldridge and Ruth Locke of the Chicago area, with a combined experience of 50 years...
Protect yourself from home burglary scams
 Guest Post by Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney  There have been numerous reports in the media lately...
Lt. Gov. Simon re-launches Rural Affairs Council
Residents, farmers spur focus on local food markets  Springfield, IL - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon unveiled the Governor’s revamped...
State officials join to promote summer reading and ‘Find a Book’ search tool
Governor Quinn, Secretary White and State Superintendent Koch urge educators and parents to keep children reading during summer vacation  ...
Why more African Americans turn to Twitter
(Northwestern University News)  Race, interest in celebrities and Internet skills may determine who uses Twitter  Evanston, IL -  It doesn’t...
GOP clamor to release Bin Laden photos just another ploy
(From New America Media) By Earl Ofari Hutchinson  President Obama made the right decision not to release the photos...