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 
Stop Mass Incarceration Network – Chicago: Murders by Police Must be Stopped Now!
National Speaking Tour Event #RiseUpOctober – Which Side Are You On? On Wednesday, August 5th, at 11 a.m., Stop Mass...
Housing Groups Seek Accountability from CHA
From: The Metropolitan Tenants Organization The Chicago Housing Initiative (CHI) announced at a press conference that the Keeping the Promise...
Cook County Board of Commissioners Approve a $2.5 Million Loan Under BUILT in Cook Funds to Help Launch New Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Foods to locate on former Field's campus at Diversey and Pulaski The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved...
Women of Faith Train for Justice Action July 29-Aug. 2 in Chicago
More than 200 women from around the country will prepare for bold, faith-based justice action at “Interrupting Indifference: Jesus, Justice...
Dynamic Duo Provide Blueprint for Building Strong Black Men
Must-Read Book Poised To Alter The Narrative On Black Males Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – A licensed professional counselor and a...
Safety Belt Use in Illinois Reaches 95.2 Percent
Drivers and front seat passengers are buckling up more than ever before in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Transportation Secretary...
State Education and Health Agencies Issue Reminder for Immunizations as Students Prepare for New School Year
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD, IL — As students are preparing to head back to school, the Illinois...
Indie Artist JP One Releases New Hip Hop Album “Fire & Brimstone 2”
Featuring Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Elzhi of Slum Village Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) – Gifted & Talented, LLC will present...
Viola Davis Shares Her Story of Growing Up Hungry, Poor and Ashamed
The star of  How to Get Away With Murder recounts her rags-to-riches story in the August/September Issue of AARP The...
Governor Rauner Signs Veteran Preference Bill
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 3122 creating the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act, allowing private...