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 
Illinois State Board of Education announces school tour and Board meetings in Aurora June 19-20
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following meetings for June 19-20 at Indian Prairie School...
Mother Hubbard & Co. launches kickstarter campaign – The Walking Dictionary
A TV game show for teens that promotes vocabulary education, and offers teens a chance to win college scholarships Atlanta, GA...
World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to appear at MB Financial Park at Rosemont July 26
ROSEMONT, IL– The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will make an appearance...
Major gang takedown in Chicago
Officials announce results of major gang takedown in Chicago More than 40 leaders and senior members of a Chicago street...
Protest planned at White House; Grassroots leaders to challenge Obama on investment in Black America
Protest Planned at White House on Anniversary of the War on Drugs  Amidst growing disaffection in some quarters of...
Interrupting the School-To-Prison Pipeline
By Judith Browne Dianis America's Wire Writers Group  ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Salecia Johnson, age 6, grew frustrated in her...
Goodman Theatre presents four free staged readings of new plays developed in the Playwrights Unit
Playwrights Unit Members Greg Allen, Alice Austen, Ike Holter and Christopher Oscar Pena present free staged readings July 20, 21...
Parents announce school boycott, demand CPS reverse school closing
Parents to announce extended boycott, demand CPS keep Goodlow Elementary School open  CHICAGO, IL – In the Englewood neighborhood, parents...
After Community Outcry, Wife of Soldier Will Not Be Deported
INQUIRER.net/New America Media By Rene Ciria-Cruz SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cancelled the deportation order for Karla...
New Milwaukee Ave. bike lane to improve commute for thousands of people who bike to work
The Active Transportation Alliance congratulates Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett and the Chicago Department of Transportation for...