Author Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries 
Groundbreaking New Show “Say Yes When Life Says No” 
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Scientist Transforms Personal Hair Trauma into Natural Hair Care Innovation 
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Church is neither brick nor mortar
 "The true Black Church (body of true believers) is yet faithful to those things that have been set-forth by...
What Pastors have a problem with
  "The Church must take its faith and base it on initiatives of economic independence and not institutional dependency..."...
United Immigrant Front announces campaign of “civil resistance” in Chicago
 Letter to Editor                                     The event in Arizona last Friday where the governor signed the most racist bill ever, targeting the...
Rep. Schakowsky: Arizona’s Immigration Law is “excessive and draconian”
 Rep. Schakowsky’s Statement on Arizona ’s Excessive Immigration Law  WASHINGTON, DC – (April 26, 2010) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)...
Tea Party movement gets far more credit than deserved
 COMMENTARY  By Juanita Bratcher  I don’t know about you, but I’m very much aware that the media...
Monthly $10,000 scholarships for minority students
DiversityScholarships.com gives students a chance to win financial aid to pay for college and tuition. Â Columbus, OH -- DiversityScholarships.com...
Report: Recession continues to push rental housing further “out of reach” for low income people
Housing wage is $17.44 for two-bedroom apartment in Illinois  According to a report released today (April 22), the Housing...
State’s Attorney Alvarez honors Unsung Heroes in the Fight for Justice
 Twelfth Annual Victim Service Awards recipients include 11-year-old witness, suburban police chief, victim advocate and victim of acid attack  ...
Berrios agrees on proposed reforms for County
Joe Berrios, candidate for Cook County assessor, said he agrees with proposed reform legislation for County that was announced today....
A Legendary Civil Rights Icon has Left the Stage; Yet, “The Struggle Continues”
Commentary  Civil Rights Leader Benjamin L. Hooks’ legacy will take its rightful place in the annals of history.  ...