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 
First PARCC Test Administration Off to a Smooth Start
Students will take the second portion of the two-part PARCC assessment starting in late April and early May SPRINGFIELD, IL...
Healthcare Industry is Booming but Diversity Lags, New NAACP Report Finds
Baltimore, MD - The NAACP released findings from its Opportunity & Diversity Report Card: Healthcare Industry. Details in the report...
U.S. Citizens and NGOs Join World Leaders in Call for President Obama to Retract Executive Order Against Venezuela
New York – In an Open Letter addressed to President Barack Obama, over 121 U.S. academics, activists and NGOs called...
Kirk Announces Support for Loretta Lynch Nomination
States Shared Goals for Combatting Chicago Gangs CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) announced he will support Loretta...
Springtime Equals Scam-time, Warns BBB
CHICAGO, IL – People look forward to spring with its warmer weather and greening foliage. Unfortunately, these changes also are...
Black/Chinese Chamber to Host Lantern Festival
Chamber to celebrate upcoming traditional Chinese holiday by hosting the Xilin Performing Arts Academy 10th Annual Lantern Festival Executive Director...
Top 15 Little Known Scholarships for Women and Girls in 2015/2016
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Every year, billions of dollars in scholarships are given away to students all over the world. These...
Opening ReMARCs: What’s the Delay? #ConfirmLynch
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League The confirmation of Loretta Lynch, the first African American woman to...
Two More Weeks of August Wilson Events
Two weeks remain to see Two Trains Running plus four readings of August Wilson’s plays in the Goodman’s Citywide Celebration...
Amy Campanelli Sworn in for a 6-year Term as Cook County’s Public Defender
Campanelli's experience includes 23 years in the Public Defender's Office Amy Campanelli was sworn in as Cook County’s newest Public...