By: Lee Edwards - January 14, 2015 4:58 p.m.
The Jackson Action Coalition (JAC) in collaboration with other community organizations recently held a private screening of the major motion picture “Selma”, at the ShowPlace ICON movie theater, 1011 South Delano Ct., in Chicago.
January 19, 2015 will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. Explore this site to learn more about MLK Day and how you can participate. Below are a few links to get you started.
By: Lee Edwards - January 14, 2015 4:48 p.m.
On Jan. 6, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago was awarded $600 million for early childhood education programming by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds will be allotted to the city over the next year five years and were awarded because of the strength of Chicago's Head Start programs.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Survivors of an assault by Islamic militants that killed a large number of civilians in Nigeria have described days of relentless violence in which, one witness said, some people were slaughtered "like insects."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Friday authorizing the Keystone XL oil pipeline, despite a renewed pledge by the White House to veto the legislation after a Nebraska court removed a major obstacle.
Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early on Saturday morning. It’s baby number two for the Grammy-winner and her husband, producer-rapper, Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud.
Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed last Sunday.
Chicago Public Library continues its free series of financial literacy programs designed to help people become more “money smart.” Presented in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and its partners, Money Smart programs help participants understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and learn practical money skills for life.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a man who may have information about a homemade explosive that someone set off near the Colorado Springs chapter of the NAACP.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 7, 2015 4:56 p.m.
With just one quick look around Chicago neighborhoods, one will immediately realize the stark differences in neighborhoods, where some are blighted, as others are changing its racial makeup, while others are prospering and growing. A recent University of Chicago study has highlighted these issues.
By: Lee Edwards - January 7, 2015 4:52 p.m.
The 98th Illinois General Assembly has passed dozens of bills into law that took effect on Jan. 1.
Listed below are intriguing new laws that may significantly impact the African American community and that were sponsored by members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC).
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 7, 2015 4:49 p.m.
Martinez Sutton, 32, brother of Rekia Boyd, the 22-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot March 2012 by an off-duty Chicago police detective, graduated from Chicago State University last month with a Public Health degree and aims to deal with Chicago’s gun violence as a public health matter.
By: Deborah Bayliss - January 7, 2015 4:45 p.m.
A south suburban man is the latest news headline grabber relating to tensions between police and civilians nationwide after allegedly posting threats on his Facebook page to kill police officers and children.
By: Lee Edwards - January 7, 2015 4:41 p.m.
Last month, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) released its first ever annual report in particularly providing an overview of its service and its impact on Illinois’ youth.
By: Lee Edwards - January 7, 2015 4:38 p.m.
In light of the first significant snowfall of the season and frigid temperatures, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was recently briefed by Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner, Charles Williams, on how things were going.
