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 
Church of God in Christ deposits $35 million into St. Louis economy
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake  Memphis, TN (BlackNews.com) -- The Church of God in Christ 103rd Holy Convocation was...
Jesse White Targets Holiday Shoppers Abusing Accessible Parking Laws
Secretary of State Jesse White has directed the Secretary of State Police to conduct a statewide enforcement effort to crack...
Legendary King of the Blues “B.B. King†comes to the Paramount Theatre January 15th
Aurora, IL – Riley B.B. King, a 15-time Grammy Award winner and decorated jazz legend returns to the Paramount stage...
Leadership of nine largest historically Black Denominations announce launch of Conference of National Black Churches
"For the Healing of Our People" Conference in Washington, D.C.  focuses on health, education, social justice and economic empowerment Atlanta, GA...
Illinois state school chief selected to lead national organization of state superintendents
 Superintendent Koch named president of the Council of Chief State School Officers  Springfield, IL – State Superintendent of Education...
New Documentary reveals the remarkable life of “Black Like Me” Author John Howard Griffin
"John Howard Griffin was one of the most remarkable people I have ever encountered...He was just one of those guys...
Four steps to create and keep a holiday budget
 (A Message from the Better Business Bureau)                Chicago, IL - Unless you're among a select group of people,...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
By Juanita Bratcher There’s so much to be thankful for! There’s so much to be grateful for! As we celebrate...
Dr. Margaret Burroughs: A Rich Legacy Defined by Commitment
By Juanita Bratcher  Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Founder and President Emeritus of the DuSable Museum of African American History, has...
Secretary of State Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November...