Denver’s 2nd Black Mayor Honors Late Developer and Philanthropist With Historic Property Purchase 
Ohio Program Helps 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble 
Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation 
Scholar Named 15th President of Tougaloo College 
24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families 
NAACP Calls on Louisiana to Charge Police Officers Who Shot & Killed Alton Sterling in Viral Video
The NAACP is calling for Louisiana to conduct a thorough investigation and vigorously pursue charges against the police officers who shot Alton...
Medical Examiner Reports Deaths Caused by Powerful Opioid
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed more than 40 deaths in 2017 due to a powerful, new opioid....
NYPD officer, Army Reserve Soldier to be honored in National Police Memorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The first New York City police officer killed in Iraq while serving as an Army Reserve Soldier...
Chicago Women Take Action Response to Approval of the American Health Care Act
Letters to Editors From: Marilyn Katz This week, the U.S House of Representatives voted 217-213 to approve the American Health...
Attorney General Madigan Sues Chicago-Based Pyramid Scheme
Madigan Seeks to Immediately Shut Down Fraudulent Pyramid Operation CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed...
World Peace Advocate Comes to Chicago May 10, 2017
CHICAGO, IL - Mr. Man Hee Lee, International Peace Dignitary will be making his mark in Chicago. Mr. Man Hee...
Smith County Husband and Wife Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
TYLER, Texas – A Smith County couple has been sentenced for health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of...
Rep. Harper Opposes Cuts to Meals On Wheels, Stands With Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose...
Treasurer Frerichs: U.S. Senate Vote Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement
Illinois’ Secure Choice Plan Will Move Forward SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs released the following statement after...
National Urban League’s State of Black America Urges “Protect Our Progress”
Threats Loom Against Gains of Last Eight Years; “Main Street Marshall Plan” is a Path Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. –...