Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid” 
Three Women Fighting to Preserve an Important Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia 
63-Year-Old Black Athlete/ Track Star is Running Faster Than She Did in Her 50s 
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition 
Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Software 
President Obama Discusses a Number of Topics and Answers Questions From Media Prior to Pre-Labor Day Weekend
President Barack Obama: "...As Commander-in-Chief, I Will Always do What is Necessary to Protect the American People and Defend Against...
Ford Motor Company Fund Celebrates Jackie Robinson West Little League U.S. Champions with Annual Scholarship
* Ford to contribute toward scholarship honoring accomplishments of the Jackie Robinson West Little League U.S. Champions * Scholarship will...
How We Can Honor Michael Brown in a Meaningful, Constructive Way
By Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson Founder and Executive Director, Be Someone Inc. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- My heart aches for the people...
Chicago Police Commander Charged
CHICAGO, IL - A Chicago Police Commander has been arrested and is facing felony criminal charges in connection with an...
Better Business Bureau Issues “Granny Scam” Advisory
CHICAGO, IL - Many scams and schemes run by con artists are cyclical in that they come and go. Sometimes...
Is The Hatred For Trade Schools Really Class Warfare? Are Low Income Minority Students The Real Targets?
By Harry C. Alford, contributor President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce Trade schools have higher graduation...
Tell Burger King To Stay in the USA: Sign The Petition
Walgreens is staying in the U.S., but now Burger King, the second biggest hamburger outfit in America, is headed for...
Music Institute Jazz Festival Salutes Charlie Parker
Concerts, Lecture, Jazz Invitational Take Place November 7 and 8 The Music Institute of Chicago presents its fifth annual jazz...
Governor Quinn Proclaims September as “Recovery Month†in Illinois
Encourages people to speak up about mental illness and substance abuse SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed September as...
Community Organizers will March a Funeral Procession around Fannie Mae
CHICAGO, IL. -Â On Friday, August 29th, community activists, friends and neighbors of Mary Ann Bonelli will march a funeral...