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 
National Urban League Statement on $20 Billion Discrimination Claim
Statement from Marc H. Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, re: the Discrimination Lawsuit filed by National...
ISBE’s PARCC Primer Events Help Districts Prepare Families for State’s New Assessment This Spring
Family PARCC nights use sample test questions, practice tests and fun activities to familiarize parents with the new exam SPRINGFIELD,...
Dancer Named Top 100 Black History Makers
Amiya Alexander named one of the top 100 African-American History Makers by TheGRIO and NBC News She is the founder...
State’s Attorney Outlines Plans to Monitor Tuesday’s Election Day Activities
With a significant number of candidates on the ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral and aldermanic elections and anticipating a high volume...
African-Americans Disproportionately Affected by Hunger Despite Economic Upturn
Washington, D.C. – African-Americans continue to suffer disproportionately high rates of hunger and poverty despite the growing economy, according to...
North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice for Son’s Killing
More than 4,600 supporters join Dolly & Tony Griggs in calling on Attorney General Roy Cooper and US Attorney Thomas...
Center For Bio-Ethical Reform to Introduce New Sign Display Titled “All Black Lives Matterâ€
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) –  The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will introduce a provocative new sign display titled: All Black...
Cook County Democratic Women Unveils Endorsed Aldermanic Slate
CHICAGO, IL:Â The following aldermanic candidates have been endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Women: 2nd Ward: Cornell Wilson 3rd...
State Rep. Welch Responds to Governor Rauner’s Budget Address, Calls for Balanced Approach
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Governor Rauner’s budget address:...
Scammers Now Misuse TurboTax to Target State Returns
CHICAGO, IL – Last year the U.S. Treasury lost billions of dollars due to the filing of fraudulent tax returns...