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 
Support the NAACP: Make a Contribution to Help Raise $100,000 For Justice in December
From Cornell William Brooks President and CEO NAACP Across the country, we've been coming together with our brothers and sisters...
White House Announces the Departure of Sam Kass
The White House announced the departure of Sam Kass, Executive Director of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative, the first-ever...
Black Lives Matter!
By Nicole Bratcher–Bouyer Journalism Major at Howard University I am writing to ask for your help in a matter that...
AG Gaston Conference Seeks to Increase Buying Power in Black Communities
The 2015 AG Gaston Conference brings economic leaders to Birmingham to cultivate the next generation of black millionaires committed to...
Comedian Michael Colyar Will Headline His Very Own One-Hour Special on Bounce TV on Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 10 p.m. EST
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Comedian Michael Colyar will headline his very own one-hour special as the third season of Bounce TV's popular, family-friendly original...
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Warns Residents of Dangers of Improper Use of Space Heaters and Ovens to Stay Warm
Early Low Temperatures Prompt Fire Safety Concerns CHICAGO, IL – With an early blast of winter hitting Illinois, the Office...
Operation AmeriCorps Funds Available from IDPH
Grants designed to improve, strengthen Illinois communities SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Corporation for...
Women’s Business Development Center Hosts Free Webinars in December
CHICAGO, IL – Free webinars offered in December by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) from 12 to 1 p.m....
Illinois State Board of Education Awards $33 million to Support Before- and After-School Enrichment Programs
Eighty-seven applicants receive 21st Century Community Learning Center grants SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education approved grants...
The National Urban League Combats Unemployment in Philadelphia With Its “Jobs Rebuild America” Campaign
- A 50-City, $100 Million Public-Private-Nonprofit Partnership Effort to Put America Back to Work – - $1 Million Multi-Year Community...