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 
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.  ...
BBB warns businesses about new phishing attacks
Beware of fake complaint reports  Chicago, IL - The Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new...
AKA mourns the loss of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Hooks
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) -- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority expressed profound sadness on the death of Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Hailing him...
Today’s Quote
If you know how to think for yourself, there's no need for anyone else to think for you - Juanita...