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 
Black Marriage Day 2011: “Married and Proud of It”
 Wedded Bliss Foundation, Inc., presents the Ninth Annual Black Marriage Day celebration, Sunday, March 27, 2011, with the theme...
Eight-year-old future Judge Adrian N. Bailey wins Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Jackie and Me Essay Contest
How does Jackie Robinson’s story inspire you?   Chicago, IL - More than 200 Chicago-area kids answered that question in...
Better Business Bureau Chairman Roy Spencer re-elected
  Chicago, IL - Roy E. Spencer, president of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, located in Downers Grove, Ill., was re-elected Chairman...
Students honored during the 29th Annual Illinois Arts Education Week
Poster contest winners recognized at Governor’s Mansion in Springfield  Springfield, IL  — The Illinois State Board of Education honored...
Iyanla Vanzant hits NY Times Bestseller List again
"PIECES" ADD UP TO #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SPOT FOR VANZANT Â Master Teacher's Latest Chronicle of Turning Challenges...
Tax refund anticipation loans provide immediate money but with high fees
   (From the Better Business Bureau)   CHICAGO, IL -  Many Americans are looking forward to the expected...
‘On the Edge’ Artist embraces the environment
Dittmar Gallery to feature sculptures and installations by Nnenna Okore March 30-May 8Â Â Evanston, IL - Nigerian-born artist Nnenna...
National Walk to Work Day, April 1: Lace up your walking shoes
Chicagoland residents are encouraged to put the pavement beneath their feet on April 1, Walk to Work Day. Â (From...
190 North makes huge splash at Josephine’s Restaurant
Janet Davies asked "Mother Wade" who bakes her cakes. Wade praised Sue Tzoumas, a representative from the Chicago Sweet Connections...
Illinois Faith Communities “Sound the Alarm” for Health Care Justice
 (From the Campaign For Better Health Care)    For a Just and Compassionate Health Care System For All,...