Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands 
Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music 
Actress Dawnn Lewis’ Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students 
Young Author’s “Beautiful Dreams” Becoming a Reality as Books Earn International Awards 
Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Covers Carolina Soul Music Awards 
Progress Center for Independent Living Calls on Gov. Rauner to Fully Fund a 2016 Budget
Staff face furloughs and office closure while consumers face cuts in services On Monday, August 31, 2015, Progress Center for...
Closing Schools Is Just “Another Form of Killing” – BYP100 Stands with Dyett Hunger Strikers
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No War Hawks in the White House: Sign The Petition
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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Congressional Black Caucus Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
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Prudential Financial and Who’s Who Publishing Company Partner to Launch Titans of Industry: A Wealth and Wisdom Speakers Series
Six-city tour to highlight African-American business powerhouses Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) -- Real Times Media subsidiary, Whos Who Publishing Company, the...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Teams With Verizon Wireless to Present Funding for Chicago Organizations Combating Domestic Violence
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Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend in All Metro Areas
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Respiratory Illness at Illinois Veterans’ Home-Quincy
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Governor Rauner Requests SBA Assistance for Grundy, Iroquois Counties
Declaration would help people and businesses affected by summer storms with low-interest, long-term loans to help with recovery SPRINGFIELD, IL...