Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up 
Former Mayor Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative 
Marketplace With All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business 
Two-Thirds of Black Consumers Pay More Attention to Ads That Reflect Their Culture 
Major George W. Ford Exhibit to Open During Black History Month at Temecula Valley Museum 
The Tom Joyner Foundation & Hands Up World Partner to “Change the Newsâ€
The two organizations have launched new lapel pins with the messages: "I Can't Breathe", "Don't Shoot", and "Black Lives Matter"...
Atlanta to Honor Best Black Fashion Designers
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Preparations are underway for the 1st Inaugural Salute to Fellow Designer Competition and Awards, this signature...
Randolph County State’s Attorney, Illinois Attorney General Detail Preliminary Hearing in People V. Drew Peterson
Chester, IL − Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy R. Walker and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that defendant...
A New Trip Down an Old Road — Get Your Kicks on Bicycle Route 66
Adventure Cycling's 2,493-mile bicycle route will revitalize the “Main Street of America†— this time with traveling cyclists MISSOULA, MONTANA...
Congressional Black Caucus Calls for Long-Term Funding for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), issued the following statement encouraging...
State Reps. Welch and Ford Take Stand Against Cuts to Local Governments
To prevent skyrocketing property taxes and protect needed local services, Illinois state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. La...
Senator Kirk: “…shocked and saddened…” to Learn of the Brutal Murder of Boris Nemtsov
Kirk Statement on Murder of Russian Opposition Politician Boris Nemtsov WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)Â issued the following...
State Senator Davis Reaches Out to Little League International for a Discussion on Jackie Robinson West Decision
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Rep. Monique D. Davis (D-27th) sent letters to the officers of Little League International and...
Delta Foundation Seeking K-6 Grade Teachers to Become Educational Change Agents
WASHINGTON, DC - The Delta Research and Educational Foundation, in collaboration with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is looking for...
Minnie Minoso is and will always be “Mr. White Sox” – President Obama on the Passing of Minnie Minoso
President Barack Obama: "For South Siders and Sox fans all across the country, including me, Minnie Minoso is and will...