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” 
Independent Black Label Artist, Vernon Neilly, Leaps Into Billboard Top 20
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Boosweet Records, the award-winning independent Black-owned label based in Southern California, a few weeks ago...
More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force
Illinois Job Growth Still Lags Nation; Unemployment rate declines to 6.2% CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Employment Security...
After 23 Years’ Wrongful Imprisonment Caused by Chicago Police Misconduct, States’ Attorney Seeks Release of Innocent Men
Framed by Disgraced Detective in 1993 Humboldt Park Murder, Jose Montanez & Armando Serrano Have Always Maintained Their Innocence...
Organizations Gather to Demand an End to Police Violence in North Lawndale
TODAY: A World Without Police CHICAGO, IL - On Wednesday, July 20th, The #LetUsBreathe Collective and BYP100 Chicago Chapter will...
Urban League Leaders: Baton Rouge Police Killings “A Horror”
"The Nation Must Unite In Pursuit Of Peace And Justice" NEW YORK -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc...
Kirk Statement on Pro-ISIS Refugee’s Axe Attack on German Train
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement after a 17-year-old Afghan refugee injured four people following...
Legislation to Improve Accessibility Becomes Law
New Law Updates Accessibility Guidelines & Improves Ability for Businesses to Comply CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa...
Third Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Armed Craigslist Robberies, Shooting Two Victims
Faces at least 20 years in Federal Prison KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western...
IDoA Releases Hot Tips to Aid Older Adults During Hot Weather as Heat Indexes Continue to Rise
SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the summer continues to heat up across the state, it is important that community members continue...
Veteran Actress to Star in New Romantic Comedy
Actress Lunden De'Leon to star in new romantic comedy, An Inherited Life Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- It was announced that actress...