Black Events Platform Expands Nationally into Six of the Country’s Most Vibrant Culture Hubs 
EmpowerED Outreach Hosting Free Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate, Texas 
Dayton Book Fair For Black Children 
Black Sorrority to Host Inaugural Lupus Walk in Pearland, Texas 
Black Teacher Helps Students Learn Math Through Music With New Album Release 
Rauner Administration Provides Guidance to Victims Recovering From February Storms
Illinois Department of Insurance Outlines What Families Should Do During the Days Immediately Following Severe Storms SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Justice, Anyone? Book Explores How American Judicial System Perpetuates Discrimination
The likelihood of incarceration for minorities is twice as high as that of similarly situated whites, and sentences up to...
NAACP’s Response to Betsy Devos’ Misappropriation of HBCU’s as School Choice
BALTIMORE, MD — The NAACP released the following statement regarding Secretary Betsy DeVos promoting HBCUs as examples of school choice:Betsy...
Attorney General Madigan Joins Drug Pricing Lawsuit
Madigan and 39 Attorneys General File Amended Complaint in Lawsuit against Six Drug Companies, Alleging Violations of State Antitrust &...
State Senator Raoul: Governor Rauner’s Interference With Budget Deal Unconscionable
SPRINGFIELD, IL — State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) released the following statement on Governor Bruce Rauner’s interference with the...
Ford, NAACP & Dearborn Realtist Board to Issue Report on State of Housing in Black America
CHICAGO, IL –With the rate of African American homeownership plummeting and unemployment percentages in the double digits, State Rep. La...
African American FBI Special Agents Symposium
Inaugural Event Highlights FBI Diversity The inaugural African American FBI Special Agents Symposium—organized by former African-American agents and scheduled to...
Stratton Honors First African American Woman to Run for President on House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, IL– Illinois State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, as a part of African American History Month, on Thursday honored Shirley...
State Rep. Evans to Focus on Local Infrastructure Investment as Chair of Transportation Committee
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to create jobs and expand...
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Tribute to African American Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a tribute to African American Veterans at the James...