There’s a movement afoot among Chicago’s hip-hop community, and it’s not about getting money and shaking a—-. Well … let me rephrase that. It is
Sisters of Today and Tomorrow celebrated their 6th anniversary and open house with John Eaves, chairman of Georgia’s Fulton County Commission and Roberta Shields, president
SMILE Inc. teamed up with Nike, Nissan, and Miller Lite to present the Toga Party 5K at Northlake Mall in Atlanta on Oct. 25. SMILE
Community Profile: Willie J.R Fleming, Founder and Executive Director Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign What is the mission of your organization? The Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign is a human
Last week, renowned intellectual and activist Cornel West was among 49 protesters arrested during what was deemed “Moral Monday” in Ferguson, Missouri. Charged with disturbing the
More than 400 supporters attended the Chicago State University Foundation’s 20th anniversary Award and Scholarship Fundraiser Concert on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Chicago Marriott
The 100 Black Men of Atlanta kicked off a preview reception for the Atlanta Football Classic which will be held Oct. 4. Several members of
In light of the country’s battle against racial profiling and and police brutality, including the murder of Mike Brown, Minister Louis Farrakhan called upon Chicago’s music industry to
Rolling out talked exclusively to attorney Mawuli Mel Davis about handling police misconduct, legally. It seems today that we’re hearing more and more about not
Names: Brandon Foston & Dawn Paul Radio Name: “To Be Honest” on MJWJ Global Radio Network Air Time: Monday – Friday from 8 to 10 p.m.
What is the name of your program? For almost 10 years I have been involved in mentoring, from volunteering at my local Boys & Girls
Rev. Al Sharpton and family members of Eric Garner met with Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lunch in attempt to make their case for a federal investigation into Garner’s death at the hands of an NYPD police officer. Garner was killed last month after he was placed in a chokehold and suffocated by officer Daniel Pantaleo
Diggy Simmons and Trevor Jackson stopped in Dallas on behalf of Saving Our Daughters National Campaign – Take the Oath. Take the Oath outlines eight
As the killing of Mike Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, MO continues to spark outrage and protest, a vigil honoring his memory has been organized and will be taking place in various cities across the country.
Recently, some of Chicago’s elite came out for “An Evening With the Israel Idonije Foundation” event held at the Trump International Hotel’s Grand Ballroom and
NBA players, international players and local celebrities were in full force at the RSG Celebrity Basketball Game on Saturday, July 5, 2014, held at Philips
It’s always nice to set a goal and exceed it. The Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter, aka UAO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated has something
The Carib News Fourth Annual Caribbean Heritage Reception Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month & Caribbean Achievers, hosted by Macyʼs Inc., was recently held at Macyʼs Executive Offices,
Urban League of Greater Atlanta held its 4th Annual Spirit of the League Awards Luncheon where they honored actress Terri Vaughn, producer and rapper David
The S Word Project is a new sex education initiative created by Chicago resident Erin Thompson that is designed to create a safe discussion space
