Hollywood Star Helps Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls 
Woman Helping Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers 
First Black Woman Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame 
Author Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries 
Groundbreaking New Show “Say Yes When Life Says No” 
Coalition Demands Disclosure of Terms of Rauner’s Swap Deal
Gov. Rauner’s announced agreement on swap payouts to Wall Street banks lack details Coalition of educators and human service providers...
Statewide “Those Who Excel” Honorees Announced
Illinois Teacher of the Year to be named at annual banquet for top educators Oct. 22 NORMAL IL– The Illinois...
Clifford Law Files Lawsuit in Bicyclist’s Death in Chicago’s Roscoe Village
Clifford Law Offices filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and its driver who struck and killed a...
Black Attorney on Abused Power, Racism and Poverty
Black attorney, who is credited for removing the N-Word from various dictionaries, launches national tour to promote awareness about abused...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation to Host Criminal Justice Symposium
ALORTON, IL – According to the NAACP, African Americans now constitute nearly 1 million of the total 2.3 million incarcerated...
Leaders and Community Members From Labor, Churches, and Neighborhoods Demand Passage of the CPAC Ordinance
From: Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression Mayor Rahm Emanuel canceled the special meeting of the City Council he...
President Obama’s Remarks at the Dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Mall Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama: James Baldwin once wrote, “For while the tale of how we suffer, and...
Rally and Court Hearing for Anti-Police Brutality Protesters David “Iggy” Rucker and Alfredo Reyes on Felony Charges
The Chicago Revolution Club and other Supporters will rally to demand that ALL CHARGES BE DROPPED against Anti-Police Brutality Protesters...
NAACP Statement on the Presidential Debates
Cornell William Brooks Statement on Presidential debates. Brooks is the president and CEO of the NAACP: “Last night’s debate showed the...
Kirk, Enzi Introduce Student Lending Transparency & Protection Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) today introduced the Transparency in Student Lending Act which will improve the information...