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 
McKinney Incident Shows Need for Police Retraining: National Urban League’s Morial
NEW YORKÂ -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the...
Jesse, Pfleger threatened with arrest at Chuck’s Gun Shop
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Congressional Black Caucus and Democrats of the Joint Economic Committee to Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in Baltimore
The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges in the African American Community WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Chairman...
NAACP Statement on the Indictment of Former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager
BALTIMORE, Md. -- On Monday, June 8th, a South Carolina grand jury indicted former North Charleston police officer, Michael Slager,...
Documentary Addresses Racism in America
Racism in America investigated by Brazilian woman in new documentary Nationwide (BlackNews.com) – A U.S. based company, New Generation Media...
President Obama’s Speech to the Catholic Health Association on Health Care in America
At the invitation of the Catholic Health Association, President Barack Obama will address their annual conference and thank them for...
Nearly 800 Illinois students in Class of 2015 graduate with the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
First year for new credential to be noted on academic transcript and diploma SPRINGFIELD, IL – Nearly 800 students from...
Immigrants and Supporters to March from Back of the Yards to the Thompson Center Today to Protest Gov. Rauner’s Cuts on Health Care Funding
A symbolic funeral procession will take place on Wednesday June 10th at 11 a.m. Faith based groups and community members...
Illinois Department of Public Health Continues Investigation of Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continues to work with local health departments in northern Illinois...
Credit Repair Scams Prey On People Looking To Finance Large Purchases, Says Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL - If you plan to finance a big purchase, such as buying a home or car, your credit...