Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
Black Sociologist Selected to Lead New Institute
Renowned sociologist and author of "Color Stories: Black Women and Colorism in the 21st Century" selected to lead new institute...
Mayoral Proclamation Honors Events, Volunteer Services
CHICAGO, IL - In recognition of "the dedication, contributions and achievements of Executive Service Corps," Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proclaimed...
President Obama’s Remarks on the Attacks in Brussels
34 people were killed in yesterday's attacks, including three suicide bombers, and 270 injured. A massive manhunt is under way...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: “…An Appalling Assault on the People of Belgium…”
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement regarding the attacks in Brussels this morning: “I stand with President...
Dr. Boyce Watkins Leads “Black History Resurrection Black Wall Street: The Blueprint” Screen Discussion
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Dr. Boyce Watkins, one of the most sought after African-American entrepreneurial scholars in the world, leads a...
At AIPAC Conference, Kirk Ahead of the Curve as Defender of Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) responded to the top priorities the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) announced at its...
Real Estate Brokers Imprisoned for Scheme to “Wash” Title to Million-Dollar San Diego Homes
SAN DIEGO – Brothers and former San Diego real estate brokers Adel Afkarian and Atef Afkarian were sentenced to prison...
Organization Helping Black Women Get Leadership Roles in Healthcare Industry
How Joanne Sylvestre is closing the gap between Black women and leadership roles in the healthcare industry New York, NY...
Chicago International Television Awards Announces Expanded Programming for 2016
Special Screenings and Panel Discussions Feature Season Premiere of HBO’s “Veep,” Pilot Episode of Amazon’s “Patriot” and FOX’s...
Active Trans Lauds City Plan to Make it Easier and Safer to Use Lakefront Trail
Improving the Lakefront Trail has been one of Active Trans’ top priorities since our founding more than 30 years ago ...