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 
A Comprehensive, Long-Term Deal with Iran: President Obama’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, the President explained the comprehensive, long-term deal announced earlier this week that will...
1960’s Icon Bobby Seale Speaks Out on the “Black Lives Matter” Movement, the New Black Panthers, and More
Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) – Bobby Seale’s mantra for almost 50 years has been: All power to all the people! On...
State Rep. Franks Announces House Hearing on School Superintendent’s Additional Taxpayer-Funded Pension Perk
SPRINGFIELD, IL– The new state superintendent of schools is getting a generous pension benefit at taxpayers’ expense beyond what other...
Conviction Vacated in 1980 Murder
CHICAGO, IL – Calling new DNA results “extraordinarily compelling†evidence that “casts doubt on his involvement in the victim’s death,â€...
ReMARCs: Historic Effort to Reform Criminal Justice System Will Transform the Nation
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO, National Urban League This week, President Obama became the first sitting President to...
Chicago Youth Peace Walk: “Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts With Me”
Walk will be held Saturday, August 1st Chicago International Youth Peace Movement (CIYPM), Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, 33rd & H.O.M.E and...
President Obama and Congressional Black Caucus Statements on the Passing of Dr. George Cooper
President Barack Obama: Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. George Cooper, the Executive Director...
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
SPRINGFIELD, IL - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav...
Poetry Urges Readers to Find Their Own “Land of Oz”
Gold Vault of Poetry: Compelling, Eclectic New Book of Poetry Urges Readers to Find their Own “Land of Oz†Crafted...
Munger: Court Decision Allows Continued Processing of Payroll
Appellate Court vacates previous Cook County ruling CHICAGO, IL - Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger released the following statement Friday in...