Actor Charles Dutton to Perform at U of C's Logan Center

If you haven't seen actor Charles "Roc Dutton on stage or film in a while,...

Hadiya Pendleton Laid to Rest, First Lady Attends Funeral

Nicolette Robinson, a King College Preparatory High School student took careful steps across the snow-...

Former Congressman Faces Jail Time, Wife's Former Post Filled

Former Congressman, Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former 7th Ward Alderman, Sandi Jackson face...

Disney Junior Celebrates Black History Month with "We Are Doc Mcstuffins"

In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Junior debuted "We Are Doc McStuffins" interstitials featuring...

U.S. Department of Defense Focuses on African-American Achievements

WASHINGTON, - African-Americans have made and continue to make major contributions to the nation's defense,...

Cook County Circuit Court to mark Black History Month with Tours

Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced the Black History Month...

Donna Brazile Keynote Speaker for UIC's Black History Month Celebration

Donna Brazile, American author, academic, and political analyst currently serving as Vice Chairwoman of the...

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Haydia Pendleton's Death Furthers National Gun Violence Debate

The death of Haydia Pendleton, a 15-year old Bronzville area high school student last week...

U.S. Census Bureau Profiles African-Americans for Black History Month

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent,...

America's Next Natural Model

Going-Natural.com celebrates America's Next Natural Model, the online pageant that embodies Black Beauty, Brains &...

Flu Season Hits Earlier Than Usual

If you haven't suffered with it so far, count your blessings. Health officials say this...

South Shore Drill Team Needs Funds to March at Inauguration

China Jones, 17, of the South Shore Drill Team was excited to hear the team...

Chicago Neighborhood Wants Obama Library

Another Chicago neighborhood is seeking to be the future home of the Barack Obama presidential...

The QBG Foundation Gets in the Spirit of More Giving

The QBG Foundation (QBG), the non-profit arm of the Chicago Citizen Newspaper, presented QBG scholars...

Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides in 2012

A West Englewood teen was shot Christmas day, as Chicago grew closer to 500 homicides...

Chatham Girl Kidnapped, Brutally Attacked

Two men were questioned and released in connection with the brutal attack of a 15-year-old...

Loyola School of Social Work Launches Innovative HIV/AIDS Study

Prior to joining Loyola University Chicago, Darrell Wheeler, PhD, current dean of Loyolas School of...

Man Dies After Being Tasered by Police

A man died early last Friday morning while in police custody after being tasered....

Dems Fail to Slate Candidate for Jacksons Congressional Vacancy

After making their pleas to the Cook County Democratic Committee for why they should be...