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 
Dessert Food Truck Owner Launches 2026 Scholarship Program 
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher Hart...
President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama nominated Judge Madeline Cox Arleo, Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, Robert Lee Pitman, and...
Anti-Eviction Activists Speak Out Against Attempted Eviction by Safeguard Properties LLC
CHICAGO, IL -Â On June 25th, 2014Â Willie Fleming of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign arrived back at his office at...
Gov. Pat Quinn Signs Anti-Bullying Legislation; Requires School Districts to Adopt Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policies
Bill was a priority of the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) From the Illinois Chapter...
Illinois Department of Human Rights to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964
Agency to Host National Traveling Exhibition of 1961 Freedom Riders at James R. Thompson Center CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois...
Jack J. Green, Founder and Publisher of The VOICE, Succumbs
Jack J. Green, founder and publisher of two longstanding community newspapers in Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26....
“Congress has the Power to Address the Problem of Discrimination in Voting” – CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge
CBC Fudge's Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Shelby v. Holder Decision WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Black Caucus...
Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, Jr., Dies at 88
Howard Baker, a Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee, who also served as President Ronald Reagan's Chief of Staff, and United...
New Family Texas Law Sends Texas Dad to Jail After Employer’s Child Support Withholding Error
Harris County, TX (BlackNews.com) -- On Tuesday, June 24, 2014, Texas father Clifford Hall voluntarily arrived at the Harris County...
Las Vegas Comedian James Bean Releases Candid Account of his Struggle with Suicide in When The Humor Is Gone
“James Bean has shown insight and understanding of the darkest moments of many people’s lives as well as ideas on...