Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music 
Actress Dawnn Lewis’ Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students 
Young Author’s “Beautiful Dreams” Becoming a Reality as Books Earn International Awards 
Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Covers Carolina Soul Music Awards 
Dessert Food Truck Owner Launches 2026 Scholarship Program 
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...
The View From The Ground: At Issue – Calls for Transparency in the Process
By Curtis Black Mayor Rahm Emanuel has agreed to changes to his police accountability ordinance to increase the independence of...
Illinois Students Receive Top Honors at National Leadership Conference for Career and Consumer Sciences
ISBE recognizes 82 students for winning awards in 24 competitive events SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education...
Ballet and Hip Hop Combine in Hyde Park School of Dance Nutcracker
Hyde Park School of Dance's The Nutcracker Adds Hip Hop to the Mix December 9-11 Hyde Park School of Dance...
Unemployment Rate Remains Above National Average in All but Two Metro Areas
Job Growth Remains Mixed in the Metro Areas CHICAGO, IL – Again this month, twelve of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas...