NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We knew what family meant to her,” said Ernestine (Tina) Martin Wyatt great-great-great-grandniece of Tubman, in a Focus features interview when the movie,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to a March 2019 study by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), more than 135,000 Black and Hispanics around the nation were...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From Boston west to Seattle, and from Chicago to Miami and parts in between, the rising cost of living is particularly challenging in...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — As a school that repeatedly claims to “honor diversity,” Lab must address its own problems with racism and intolerance. If our vision as...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. King's youngest child, Bernice King, has followed in her father’s footsteps, becoming an ordained minister and continues his legacy. She believes that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Tallahassee, Florida-based BNC counts as the brainchild of J.C. Watts, Jr., who is described by Tommy Ross, the network's director of communications,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two legends. One incredible double bill. If you have the chance to see them together or separately, you must. Nothing is promised. No...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Trump is taking action to ensure that Black Americans have unparalleled opportunity in the American economy. A major piece of the Tax...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — A memorial has been rededicated to Emmett Till just outside of Glendora, Miss. The new marker was dedicated Saturday to the slain 14-year-old Black...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — While many startups and small businesses struggle with building customer loyalty, Black-owned businesses must work even harder because of negative stereotypes. One common misconception...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — World-renowned musician C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band make their Beverly Arts Center debut at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2407...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Hebru Brantley is known for his narrative art work, with a nod to reclaiming history. The local artist has created exhibitions for local...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Following the sudden death of its chairman, Greg Hinton, the Board of Directors of the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) elected publishing and...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — To celebrate the many innovators who have been supported over the past five years, the Polsky Center will host a special entrepreneurship showcase...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — BNC, which officially launches at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 has agreements with Charter Communications, Comcast and DISH TV. The network...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2018 race contributing a record-breaking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The National Association of Realtors today announced Dale Taylor as one of five winners chosen for its 2019 Good Neighbor Award. For 19 years,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — De La Salle Institute recently received a grant of $163,360 from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation to provide financial assistance through the Multi-Student...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced expanded eligibility and affordability for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), taking...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The modern man is becoming more aware of his hygiene, body image, and self-grooming! According to ongoing statistics, the market size of the male...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — About 60,000 property owners in Cook County should use cookcountytreasurer.com to update the name or mailing address on their tax bills, another example of...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will take over Paramount Theatre for a three-night, five-show smack down, Friday-Sunday, April 10-12,...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Chairman Carrie Zalewski today announced the release of a Citizen’s Guide on the ICC website to help the public...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Their selection to the Hall of Fame, an honor based on character, conduct, and off-field contributions, comes 51 years after the U.S. Olympic...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Founded by Samara Rivers, Black Bourbon Society is a tiered membership organization that bridges the gap between the spirits industry and African American...
