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 
President Obama Meets With African American Civil Rights and Faith Leaders
President Obama met with African American civil rights and faith leaders to provide an update on the Administration’s priorities as...
People v. Drew Peterson Court Operational Plan
Judge Richard Brown and Sheriff Shannon Wolff have set the following rules and regulations for members of the media and...
Is Al Sharpton in Big Trouble? Historic $20 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Him, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable
Washington, DC — The National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) and Entertainment Studios Networks, Inc., on Friday, February...
Kirk Condemns ISIS Kidnapping of Hundreds of Assyrian Christians
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement condemning the Islamic State (ISIS) for attacking Assyrian Christian...
Wilson to Launch Website on who to Support for Mayor
Bishop Porter unveils Black agenda By Chinta Strausberg While pressure continues to mount on former mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson...
Reparations Not Black Sites – Rally for the Runoff!
CHICAGO, IL – On election day, this city sent a message. The most marginalized members of our communities are suffering...
Black Legend Awards to Celebrate Silicon Valley Icons
Inaugural Event is the cornerstone for the Black History Museum - Silicon Valley Silicon Valley, CA (BlackNews.com) – The Joyner/Payne...
State Senators Collins, Jones, Local Business Owners and Civic Leaders Gather to Honor Jackie Robinson West Players This Sunday
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senators Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) and Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago 14th) will join with...
Sweepstakes Phone Scam Targets Northern Illinois Residents
CHICAGO, IL –  Consumers in Chicago and northern Illinois have contacted the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to report receiving phone...
New Kristoffer Diaz Play, “The Upstairs Concierge,” Premieres March 28 – April 26 in The Owen Theatre
Fame and Farce Collide in Kristoffer Diaz’s World-Premiere Comedy, The Upstairs Concierge, Directed by KJ Sanchez March 28 – April...