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 
Senate Black Caucus Chairman Senator Emil Jones III’s Laquan McDonald Statement
The Chicago Police Department released a horrifying video of Officer Jason Van Dyke gunning down a 17-year-old African-American boy,...
It’s Not Playing the Victim When You Are Attacked
By Dr. William Spriggs Last week, the Republican Party had drifted too far into attack mode for the...
Calling All Black Musicians From the 1930s to the 1970s
Centennial Celebration To Honor Black Musicians Unions Survivors Kansas City, MO (BlackNews.com) -- The Mutual Musicians Foundation International (MMFI) will...
Chicago Man Charged with Posting Online Threat of Gun Violence at University of Chicago
CHICAGO, IL —A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly threatening to murder students and staff at the University of Chicago....
Democrats Make Bid to Take Over Chicago Republican Party
CHICAGO, IL -- Democrats across the city are running for the position of Republican ward committeeman in Chicago in an...
A Breach of Public Trust in the Handling of Laquan McDonald’s Death?
Justice Not Served, Justice was Delayed, Justice was Denied – A Federal Investigation is in order; it is APPROPRIATE and...
ICYMI: ‘ Young Black Organizers Call for a Divestment From the Chicago Police Department after Laquan McDonald Tape Cover-up’
Young Black organizers demand an investigation into Chicago’s Police Department, Mayor’s Office & Cook County State’s Attorney From: Black Youth...
Accountant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $130,000 from Illinois Medical District Commission
CHICAGO, IL —A senior accountant at the Illinois Medical District Commission pleaded guilty to charges she embezzled more than $130,000...
Bronzeville’s Wendell Phillips Wildcats Become First Ever Chicago Public School to Capture State Football Championship With a 51-7 Win
AUSL's Wendell Phillips Academy Wildcats Finish Undefeated Season With History Making Performance School Will Hold Celebratory Prep Rally on...
Philadelphia Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Involving Counterfeit Credit Cards
PHILADELPHIA—Christopher Castillo, 22, of Philadelphia, was charged in an Indictment with producing and selling counterfeit credit cards, possessing credit card...