Ohio Program Helps 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble 
Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation 
Scholar Named 15th President of Tougaloo College 
24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families 
Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues 
Illinois Republican Party: Alexi Giannoulias Should Get His Facts Straight…
…and Start Answering for His Reckless Lending Practices  Responds to U.S. Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias March 1 Press Release ...
MADIGAN: MORTGAGE COMPLAINTS INCREASE 65 PERCENT
Attorney General’s Top 10 List Dominated By Mortgages, Consumer Debt in 2009   Chicago —The intensifying home foreclosure crisis dominated...
Illinois Attorney General sues Evanston online marketer for credit card cramming
Madigan alleges firm fraudulently charged consumers seeking "free trial" offers Chicago — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit...
Retired educator to celebrate 110th Birthday
 Ethel B. Darden, a retired educator and believed to be the oldest person in Chicago, will celebrate her 110th birthday...
Web Site publishes 2010 listing of real business grant opportunities
 The National Institute of Small Business Grants, a leading global resource for business funding, has published their annual 2010 listing...
Myth of post-racial America is topic of Leon Forrest Lecture
Biracial author Danzy Senna to discuss issues of race, identity and gender Evanston, IL - (Northwestern University) Best-selling author Danzy...
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School ranks top in nation for number of African American students succeeding on AP Exam
Record number of Illinois students take AP exams                                                                    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education announced a record number...
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin to chair Alexi for Illinois campaign
 Durbin Cites Giannoulias' Effort to Save 600 Illinois Jobs; Criticizes Kirk's Economic Record As "Wrong for Illinois"  SPRINGFIELD -...
Today’s Quote
Sometimes, doing what is convenient at the moment can end up haunting for a lifetime – Juanita BratcherÂ
Sixth Annual Black History Showcase at Pennsylvania Convention Center Celebrates African American achievement
 Real People, Real Artifacts and Real Stories   Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) -- Black History Showcase (BHS), the nations premier...