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Changes to Law could Mean More Jobs for Minorities in Chicago Film Industry
Discussion around amending an act that would benefit the local Black film industry, as well as create economic development in urban communities, has been happening…
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NATIONAL NEWS
Focusing on the importance of having a substantive conversation about girls’ education in Africa Wednesday afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured) spoke with an audience of 500…
Dad Knocks Out Man at Pennsylvania Wawa For Eyeballing His Daughter Some people will give this unidentified man a “Father of the Year” award, but…
WORLD NEWS
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A leading doctor who risked his own life to treat dozens of Ebola patients died Tuesday from the disease,…
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Police officers deployed to Liberia’s international airport to ensure passengers are screened for Ebola symptoms as a major regional airline announced…
ENTERTAINMENT
Underneath that contoured face and wispy eye lashes is a vicious woman waiting to pounce on any prey that dare challenge the Kardashian name….or something…
Joining the list of reality royalty turned fashion designer, Nene Leakes has created a line of staple favorites that will be a perfect addition to your…
POLITICS
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama spoke out Monday against gender oppression in Africa that he said is “crippling” parts of the continent, urging young…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton says she opposes changing a 2008 immigration law under consideration by Congress. The potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidate…
BUSINESS
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced last week that the civil rights group will partner with Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the…
Researchers are now discovering how people of color and women are often penalized at work for promoting others like themselves. In a time where many companies…
SPORTS
As construction of the new billion-dollar stadium continues unabated along Northside Drive in downtown Atlanta, the Falcons brass release new photos of the renditions of…
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN has suspended outspoken sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of his comments about domestic abuse suggesting women…
HEALTH
Sleep deprivation is a serious safety issue and has been implicated in everything from oil spills to plane crashes to nuclear power plant explosions. It…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The price may be high but so is demand. A new $1,000-per-pill drug has become the treatment of choice for Americans with…
EDITORS PICKS
Quincy Jones is set to receive the 99th NAACP Spingarn Medal July 23 at the 105th NAACP National Convention. This medal is considered the highest…
FEATURES
In Antoine Walker’s new documentary, “Gone in an Instant,” he uses a personal life lesson to hopefully prevent other young NBA players from making…
FAITH
Psalm 23 portrays God as a shepherd, feeding (verse 1) and leading (verse 3) his flock. The “rod and staff” (verse 4) are also the…
Danetra Moore is an exceptionally talented and dynamic vocalist, model and actress. She is a native of Stockton, California that now resides in Atlanta, Georgia.…
FOCUS
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is acknowledging that the city needs to take steps to restore public trust in the red-light camera program…
CHICAGO – Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy announced Chicago Police have seized more than 3,600 illegal firearms to date in 2014. Superintendent McCarthy was…
CULTURE
The death of Eric Garner at the hands of the New York City Police Department, and additional videos that have surfaced showing police using excessive…
ESPN has told “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith to have a seat, and they’ve placed him on suspension. Less than a week after Stephen…
VIEWS
The moment I left for college, for some reason, I no longer had a consistent sense of satisfaction. I can honestly recall one moment in…
A recent AmericanExpress.com article highlighted 10 highly successful people in business who also shared what they wish they knew when they were 22. I wish…
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