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 
Kirk and Durbin: Zachary Fardon nominated to be next U.S. Attorney
President Obama Nominated Fardon from Group of Four Finalists; Illinois Senators Praise Pick Washington, D.C. – President Obama has nominated...
Better Business Bureau – Don’t get scammed when donating to Tornado Victims
CHICAGO, IL - In the wake of a tragedy, scammers like to rise and take advantage of kind, giving people....
Simon expands virtual legal clinic to Cairo
Program provides legal consultation to domestic violence survivors CARBONDALE, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the expansion of...
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...