Chicago Area Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference on Feb. 25-27
Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference.
Kanye West Begs Mark Zuckerberg for Help After Revealing $53 Million Debt
Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West is raising eyebrows with his new efforts to raise money. West has a GoFundMe account and pitched a plea on Twitter to the founder of Facebook for help.
Tracy McGrady Joining ESPN as NBA Analyst
Former All-Star Tracy McGrady is joining ESPN as an analyst and will make regular appearances on its new daily NBA show.
Apply Now For 2016 Scholarships and Financial Aid at South Suburban College
The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2016 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President’s Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation.
Fight over Ted Cruz's ballot eligibility moves to Chicago courtroom
The debate over whether Canadian-born Ted Cruz is eligible to be president is moving from the campaign trail to the courtroom.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Opinion: Minority Voters Must Focus on What, Not Who
In South Carolina, African-Americans will constitute a majority of Democratic voters in the primary on Feb. 27. On March 1, Super Tuesday, people of color — blacks, Latinos, Asian-Americans — will constitute large portions of the voters. The press is focused on whom we want. But we would be far better off to be focused on what we want.
Chicagoland Employers to Hire Over 1,000 Unemployed and Underemployed in 2016
What do Chicagoans need? They need access to affordable healthcare and affordable housing. They need access to quality education from pre-school to college. They need to live in low crime neighborhoods so that their families can feel safe and sound and so that their property values can increase.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The City of Harvey, Illinois is seeking proposals for DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF A BUILDING AND APPURTENANCES, DISCARDED BUILDING MATERIALS AND ASSORTED DEBRIS.
Controversial Ex-Wheaton College Prof to Speak at Free Chicago Event
Dr. Larycia Hawkins, who aroused national controversy this past December by wearing an Islamic headscarf as a form of Christian public witness at her Bible college teaching post, will speak publicly, Wednesday, February 24. Hawkins will be in conversation with Ahmed Rehab, the executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American and Islamic Relations. The event is co-hosted by the Chicago Sunday Evening Club and the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, and will be moderated by Chicago Sunday Evening Club executive director, Dr. David Dault. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. (Central) at the First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington Street in the Chicago Loop.
Even Before Controversy, Blacks Cool to Oscars Telecast
The largest black audience for the Academy Awards over the last dozen years came in 2005, when Chris Rock was host and Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won the top male acting awards.
Jackie Robinson West Parents Sue League, ESPN, Whistleblower
The parents of 13 members of the Chicago Little League team stripped last year of its 2014 U.S. championship are suing team officials, Little League Baseball, an ESPN sportscaster and the man who exposed the team’s residency violations.
Alert: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Harvey School District 152, is accepting sealed bids for the Track Resurfacing at Brooks Middle School, located at 14741 Wallace Street, Harvey, Illinois 60426.
Raoul Joins Petition to Appoint Special Prosecutor
Ill. State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement yesterday.
National Museum of American History Adds Little Rock Nine Objects
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has added more than 20 objects to the national collections, including a Little Rock Central High School year book, a graduation dress, a personal letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a notice of suspension and photographs, from Minnijean Brown Trickey, who is known as one of the Little Rock Nine.
Coalition Seeks Special Prosecutor in Fatal Police Shooting of Laquan McDonald
A coalition of civil rights attorneys and others filed a court petition Tuesday seeking to force Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to hand over the prosecution and any further investigation involving the fatal police shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald to a special prosecutor.
Obama to Appoint Next Supreme Court Justice Soon, Republicans Want to Delay Process
It’s the question that’s on everyone’s mind. It’s been the topic of most political discussions for the past few days. And it’s a very serious matter to democrats, republicans and independents. Who is going to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia?
Chicago to Nearly Double Number of Free Tax Preparation Assistance Locations
Here’s some good news for Chicago residents who are in need of tax preparation assistance. The City of Chicago is expanding its Tax Prep Chicago program. The 16th annual citywide free tax preparation assistance program will double the number of free tax preparation assistance sites from 21 to 36 sites.
B.B. King Tribute Planned for Grammys
Country singer Chris Stapleton will join Gary Clark Jr. and Bonnie Raitt at the Grammy Awards later this month for a tribute to the late blues master B.B. King.
OJ Simpson Not Happy with Portrayal of Lawyer on TV Show Ads
O.J. Simpson isn't happy with ads and interviews he's seen about a cable TV series focusing on his 1995 murder acquittal, his attorney said, but he's not upset about the way he's depicted.
