Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
Health Reform makes healthcare a civil right in America
By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell  Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- When health reform was signed into law, Vice President Joe...
Today’s Quote
 "If you can't accept the bad things in life along with the good things in life, then you're in for...
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...