Entrepreneurs, $70K Pitch Competition in Atlanta 
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities 
Atlanta Non-Profit Partners with Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels 
Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation 
Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
Senate must not let Wall Street “Tie our hands”: Atty. General Madigan
This week the U.S. Senate is debating a bill that will impact our future financial security, and all of us...
Kirk stays in Washington to vote like Palin
 Republican Congressman didn't need to share a stage with Sarah Palin to reflect her agenda, contempt for the President...
Kirk Campaign Asks Giannoulias to Clarify Afghanistan Position
  After Giannoulias blames America ’s budget deficit on Afghan war, spokesperson says Giannoulias meant U.S. hasn’t spent enough on...
Today’s Quote
 "The good in all men is defined by the goodness in their hearts and in their deeds.  Therefore, judge...
Stroke is a concern for all Americans, especially African Americans
 Online health and wellness tools can help identify risks and improve health.  By Corliss Hill, national director, UnitedHealthcare's...
Mothers: Our Heroes Eternal
This poem was written expressly for my mother, Tommie Sean Forte. On this Mother’s Day, I dedicate it to MOTHERS...
10 reasons why Black people should not take the HIV tests!
  By Curtis Cost Black AIDS organizations, as well as some Black Clergy, Black politicians and Black sports figures...
Property relief for Cook County homeowners
 A Statement from Joseph Berrios on New Homeowners' Relief Legislation      On Thursday, Illinois lawmakers passed a plan that...
Senate passes debt settlement legislation to protect consumers from abusive practices by firms promising to eliminate debt
 Legislation Supported by Attorney General Madigan Makes Its Way to Governor’s Desk  Springfield, IL – Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded...
Alpha Phi Alpha to boycott Arizona; Moving annual convention to Las Vegas
(BlackNews.com) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest integrated and historically black Greek-lettered organization in the world, today announced that...