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 
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Free Pulitzer Prize Winner From Detention! Take Action – Sign the Petition
Action Alert! Jose Antonio Vargas, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2008, has been detained at a Texas airport. We...
President Obama’s Statement on the Situation in Ukraine and Gaza
South Lawn President Barack Obama: Good morning, everybody. I want to make a brief statement about the tragedy in Ukraine. ...
Counterprotest will tell ‘Stand With Israel’ rally: “Stop excusing Israeli atrocities.â€
Coalition for Justice in Palestine Organizers put thousands on Chicago streets Sunday to oppose Israeli bombardment of Gaza -- and...
Collins to make inquiries into termination of Simeon’s electrical program
“What our young people need most is hope for the future, and vocational programs provide that hope for many students.â€...
Staff Changes in the Office of the Vice President
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of the Vice President announced that Melanie Kaye, Director of Communications to Dr. Jill Biden...
Stop Deplorable Conditions at Ohio and Michigan Prisons
Action Alert! Inmates don't need luxury in prisons, but they need to be treated like people. Serving them maggot-infested food...
President Obama Applauds New Commitments in Support of the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative: FACT SHEET
“That’s what ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ is all about. Helping more of our young people stay on track. Providing the support...
Illinois Violence Prevention Task Force to Meet to Discuss Strategies to Curb Youth Violence
CHICAGO, IL – The Violence Prevention Task Force (VPTF) will hear presentations addressing gun violence from two community advocacy groups...
NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock’s Address to the 105th NAACP Annual Convention: Full Text
My name is Roslyn M. Brock, and I’m all in for justice and equality. The theme of this year’s convention...
College Changes Everything Conference Highlights Collaborative Efforts to Get Illinois Students To and Through College
DEERFIELD, IL – On Thursday, July 17, Illinois education, government and non-profit leaders converged in Tinley Park near Chicago to...