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 
Reflecting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
By William E. Spriggs  Americans have now celebrated July 4th, 2013, and America's independence. It was also a time...
Miami to Host Black Aerospace Professionals Convention
OBAP holds annual convention in Miami at Doral Golf Resort July 30 - August 2 Â Organization Continues to Accept...
State Senator Collins supports governor’s changes to concealed-carry plan
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) issued the following statement on Gov. Quinn’s amendatory veto of...
Blue Man Group announces judges for the 2013 Blue Man Group Art Competition
Unveiling event set for September 2013 during EXPO ART WEEK at the Briar Street Theater’s Outdoor Art Gallery CHICAGO, IL – Blue...
Pro-Women, Pro-Geek, Pro-Change: Dr. Tiffany Simpkins Russell speaks at TEDx Charleston discussing the womanist way: Technology Reimagined
  Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Author, advocate and educator, Dr. Tiffany Simpkins Russell has recently joined an elite club...
Travelers must be warned about Vacation Rental Home Scams, Says Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO, IL -Â The warm summer months are a busy time to travel. Since traveling can be expensive, a lot...
New book “Black History in a Nutshell” reveals little known facts (and artifacts) about Black History
   Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Black History in a Nutshell by author Allen J.Z. Shabazz is a unique publication...
Block Party to Fight Austerity to be held at Mayor’s House
Chicagoans gather to protest budget cuts, corporate welfare, and call for one-term mayor  CHICAGO, IL -  This 4th of...
From Voting Rights to ‘Do What They Told Ya’
 New America Media By Mark Trahant The Supreme Court’s ruling last week on voting rights sends a simple and...
Attorney General Madigan calls on FDA to adopt standards on arsenic in food
Attorney General Urges Agency to Move Ahead With Plan To Help Inform Parents About Safe Food Choices for Infants  ...