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 
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Madigan Announces Settlement With IHSA
Settlement Ensures Equal Opportunity for Student Athletes with Disabilities at State Meets CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Civil Penalties in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Complaint
Human Rights Commission Orders $30,000 from Fair Housing Violator CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has ordered...
Medicaid Mason-Dixon Line
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Forum Points to Why The American Dream is on Hold For Many in the African American Community
BALTIMORE, MD – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) heard from Baltimore clergy,...
Kirk to Hold Hearing on Global Impact of Greek Debt Crisis
Banking Subcommittee Will Examine Greek Fiscal Crisis, Impact on Global Economy if Greece Defaults on Debt U.S. Senator Mark Kirk...
National Urban League: Voting Rights Advancement Act is Vital Defense Against Discrimination
Civil Rights Leaders Travel to Roanoke To Urge Congress and Rep. Goodlatte to Restore VRA NEW YORK — National Urban...
Statement by President Obama on the U.S. Government’s Hostage Policy Review
President Barack Obama: Good afternoon. Â Since 9/11, more than 80 Americans have been taken hostage by murderous groups engaged in...
Chicago Sinfonietta Appoints New Principal Bassoon
Project Inclusion Fellow Takes On A Leadership Role With The Nation’s Most Diverse Orchestra Chicago, IL - Chicago Sinfonietta, a...
Girl’s Advocacy Group Celebrates 30 Years With Debutante Cotillion
Philadelphia, PA (BlackNews.com) –  On Saturday, June 13, 2015, Teenshop Inc. celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a Debutante Cotillion. The...
Help Protect Your Identity – FREE BBB Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Saturday, June 27th
CHICAGO, IL - For the 15th year in a row, identity theft was at the top of the national ranking...