Entrepreneurs, $70K Pitch Competition in Atlanta 
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities 
Atlanta Non-Profit Partners with Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels 
Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation 
Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
Illinois Attorney General Madigan calls on APPLE, GOOGLE to address mobile device privacy concerns
Chicago, IL — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan called for a meeting with Apple Inc. and Google executives in the wake...
Trump singlehandedly revives “Birther” issue
(From New America Media) By Earl Ofari Hutchinson    Forgotten in the furor over Orange County GOP Central Committee Member...
African American Civil War Museum and Memorial expresses condolences upon the death of Larry Dillard
 Washington, DC - Dr. Frank Smith, executive director of The African American Civil War Museum and Memorial,  has issued...
Tavis Smiley launches 10-city “Fail Up” Tour
 Award-winning broadcaster releases new book about building success from failure  Bookcover New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- In 2009, TIME...
Gov. Quinn announces increased Bicycle Safety Reporting
New Tracking of “Dooring†Crashes Will Identify Problem Areas (From the Active Transportation Alliance)  Chicago, IL - Gov. Pat...
Bright solar energy promises should not blind consumers to contractor scams
 (A Message from the Better Business Bureau)   Chicago, IL - Warmer weather and sunny skies combined with higher...
Anti-Violence demonstrations continue in Newark, New Jersey
The Newark Anti-Violence Coalition (NAVC) and Parents Of Murdered Children (PMC) Unite at 91st Straight Anti-Genocide (Anti-Violence) Demonstration in City...
“Cirque Shanghai Extreme” is all new for 2011 at Navy Pier® PEPSI® Skyline Stage this summer June 23 – September 5
  World Premiere Production Features Jaw-Dropping Motorcycle on a Wire Aerial Act, Action Packed Sword Fighting Feats and Thrilling New...
Troy Davis’ last chance for life: “Innocent until proven guilty”
Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO, NAACP Â Innocent until proven guilty. Â These four words helped establish our criminal...
GOP blows it with official’s animal depiction of Obama
(From New America Media)  Commentary By Earl Ofari Hutchinson  Orange County, Calif. GOP Central Committee member Marilyn Davenport’s...