Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
Congressional Black Caucus Offers Condolences to the Family of Mrs. Helen Burns Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of...
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Gilmore to Serve as U.S. Marshal, Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Courts, and More Nominations for Key Administration Posts
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Gilmore to Serve as U.S. Marshal WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama nominated Edward L. Gilmore...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Opening Remarks at an Office of Justice Programs Panel Discussion on Justice-Involved Young Adults
Washington, DC Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Thank you, Associate Attorney General Delery, for that kind introduction and for your...
Veteran Political Strategist Ronni Council to Serve as Nevada Draft Biden State Director, Joins Latino Outreach Director
 Nevada – Draft Biden announced today that veteran political strategist Ronni Council will serve as State Director for the...
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Back to School…”As summer Comes to a Close, School Begins for Our Children…”
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu African American Images CHICAGO, IL - As summer comes to a close, school begins for our...
Chicago Is Not Broke – Far From It
A few ideas that add up to billions From: Thomas Tresser Public Defender tom@civiclab.us 312-804-3230 We are all familiar with...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the Memorial Service for Voting Rights Leader Amelia Boynton Robinson
 Selma, Alabama Remarks as prepared for delivery Atty. General Loretta E. Lynch: Good afternoon. To the family members and...
Why the Fed Isn’t Close to Achieving Full Employment and Shouldn’t Be Discussing Raising Interest Rates -The Case of Women
By William Spriggs The Federal Reserve Board's Open Market Committee will be meeting in September. The Wall Street gamblers have...
Illinois Department of Labor Director Hugo Chaviano to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Hispanic National Bar Association
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Department of Labor Director, Hugo Chaviano, highest ranking Hispanic member of Governor Bruce Rauner’s cabinet, was...
Serve Illinois Commission Announces $15.6 Million for AmeriCorps Programs
28 grantees will place 1,682 AmeriCorps volunteers in communities SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and...