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” 
Two Illinois Students Selected for the First Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education
A total of four Illinois high school seniors named 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars SPRINGFIELD, IL – Two Illinois high school...
America’s Most Decorated Magician, Michael Dardant, Makes A Stop in Chicago At the Chicago Magic Lounge on Saturday, May 21, 2016
Internationally Award-Winning Magician and Comedian Michael Dardant makes one stop only at the Chicago Magic Lounge this Saturday, May 21,...
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Accused of Racism in Firing of African American Employees
New Orleans, LA (BlackNews.com) -- The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is being Accused of Racism in the Firing...
Welch Denounces Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure, Pushes for Override
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Rauner’s veto of...
Kirk to TSA Administrator: Improve Wait Times by Memorial Day or Resign
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) called on Transportation Security Administration Administrator Peter Neffenger to resign if the...
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Our Attitude Toward the Mayor’s Proposal to Abolish IPRA and Restore Trust
Frank Chapman, Field Organizer CAARPR Last week the Mayor announced the following: "Today I can announce that in...
Rihanna Launches Global Scholarship Program Via Her Clara Lionel Foundation
The deadline to apply is June 16, 2016, and awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Multi-platinum international...
Black Families Make This Common Tax Mistake Every Year – And They Miss Out On Up To $5K in Tax Deductions!
By Randy Hughes Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- A common mistake that many African Americans make is ignoring the importance of tax...
Atlanta Embraces Critically Acclaimed Broadway Production Alive And Kickin!
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Child First USA will present the inspirational Broadway production titled, ALIVE! 55 and Kickin on July...
Springfield Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Charge
BOSTON – The former “enforcer” of the Massachusetts Latin Kings gang pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Springfield...