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 
Political Game Playing in Chicago’s Mayoral Campaign: “In Your Face†Backroom Politics Should Never be a Part of the Plan
The Bottom Line is: It's about trust...it's not about emotionalism. Who Do You TRUST to Lead the City of Chicago...
Urge Senate Republicans to Confirm Loretta Lynch’s Nomination Without Delay: Sign The Petition
Letters to Editors From: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Patrick Leahy Breaking news: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced just...
Peoria Police Sued for Conspiracy and Malicious Prosecution of Innocent Man Imprisoned for 19 Years
PEORIA, IL – Christopher Coleman, who spent 19 years in prison for crimes he did not commit, filed a federal...
State’s Attorney Alvarez Stepping Up Efforts to Address Hate Crimes
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has formed a new Hate Crimes Advisory and Prosecutions Council in an effort to raise awareness...
IDNR Awards Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to Schools
Privately Funded Program to Assist More than 7,000 Students in Learning about Illinois’ Natural Heritage SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Department...
Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran, pursuant to...
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. G. K. Butterfield’s Statement in Response to GOP Senators’ Open Letter to Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response to...
President Obama to Host Second White House Film Festival
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 20, 2015 President Obama will host the second-annual White House Student Film Festival. This year’s...
“Selma at 50: Still Marching†Spring Conference – Additional Speakers Announced
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Theological Seminary announced additional scholars and experts who will participate in their 2015 Spring Conference, “Selma...
The Women’s Business Development Center Offers April Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
WBDC provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and...