Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands 
Tim Heagy elected to Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
 Chicago, IL - Tim Heagy, the Vice President General Manager for Viamedia, has been elected to a one-year position as...
Actor Isaiah Washington, Judge Mablean and Urban Fiction Duo Ashley & Jaquavis headline 2011 National Black Book Festival
Actor and author Isaiah Washington will be one of many authors attending the event. Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) -- Actor and...
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky endorses James Cappleman for 46th Ward Alderman
 Chicago, IL – Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced her strong support of 46th Ward Aldermanic candidate James Cappleman. Cappleman –...
Seniors Need to Take Steps to Prevent Falls in Their Homes
Debbie Russo of Senior Solutions For You  While everyone loves to take an exciting trip from time to time,...
Spring Music Festival: “Passport: A Musical Expedition and Segovia series concert scheduled
 Evanston, IL - “Passport: A Musical Expedition†-- the 2011 Spring Festival -- March 30 to April 9, will...
AFL-CIO Illinois President supports Internet Tax Legislation
Statement from Michael T. Carrigan, president, Illinois AFL-CIO on HB3659 – Internet Tax Legislation  The Illinois Internet Tax represents...
Actor John Legend in Chicago tonight, March 11, 2011, as part of Saint Sabina’s African American Speaking Series
 A Few Tickets are left, but must purchase them before the performance. Will not be able to purchase tickets at door....
Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford Honors State Senator Jacqueline Collins for Commitment to Financial Issues
Springfield, IL – In light of the Centennial of International Women’s Day, Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford Thursday presented Senator Jacqueline Collins...
Franchise buyer offers solutions to saving black businesses
By Chinta Strausberg  Recently appearing on WVON’s Cliff Kelley show Kevin Hicks, managing partner of Atlanta-based Blackman and Associates,...
2011 St. Patrick’s Day Queen visits State’s Attorney
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez welcomed 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Queen Sarah Gorecki and the Queen’s Court to her...