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 Tollway wins state award for leadership in hiring and assisting people with disabilities
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway has been named the 2013 Agency of the Year by the Interagency Committee...
My Tea Party ‘Taliban’ Comment…What is the Lesson Here?
By Julian Bond (TriceEdneyWire.com) - I have always suspected that racists didn't like being called out for their racism. Now...
Once Again, Legacy of Malcolm X Will Outlive Tragedy
New America Media By Earl Ofari Hutchinson May 19 marked what would have been the 88th birthday of Malcolm X,...
State Senator Raoul’s Criminal Flash Mob Crack-down Becomes Law
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) spoke about public safety and social media as the governor...
Spelman College Leadership Conference challenges women of color to embrace future filled with increased financial responsibility
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Power, purpose, fitness and well-being provided the framework for the Ninth Annual Spelman College Leadership and...
Attorney General Madigan warns donors to be wary of scams tied to Oklahoma Tornado Relief
Madigan Urges Illinois Contributors to Research Charities Before Donating CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged Illinois residents...
Lt. Governor Simon Introduces New 6th-12th Grade Math Courses
Urges districts to better prepare students for college math, careers SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the state’s point person on education...
Topinka: Tax Revenue up, but Bill Triage continues
Backlog expected to grow by up to $2 billion SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka on Wednesday warned...
Gen Con is Coming!
Soap Box Rants By Pamela Bratcher-McMillan President, Chair & CEO, of PETAL et al. If you haven’t heard of Gen...
San Diego college students to restore home of a medically retired, wheelchair bound Marine Corps Captain as part of Embrace’s H3 Program
San Diego, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Diego college students and volunteers will carry out the sixth home restoration project as part...