On Friday, May 27, 2016, come to 3500 South State Street, at 6:00 pm, in Chicago, Illinois, to celebrate the life of Yvonne Nelson

and come out to celebrate successful businesses in the Black community. Article Submission Yvonne Nelson could have been any of us in almost any city in America–a random and unintended victim of gun violence.  She

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Wonder Where They Found Sinead O’ Conner At?

BTN STAFF Reports came in yesterday that old school singer Sinead O’Connor was found by Wilmette Illinois Police. First the singer said Arsenio Hall gave Prince and her some drugs. That by itself is funny,

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The Aging of the Moors

Eighty years ago a prophet came to the south side and drew thousands of followers. Today the remaining few face an uncertain future. By Tasneem Paghdiwala Article Reprint Very early on a Monday morning in

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This Chicago Rapper Was Just Sentenced To 38 Years

Safe to say his rap career is probably over. by Paul Meara Article Reprint Chicago rapper Cdai has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after being convicted of first degree murder earlier this year,

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Nearly half of young black men in Chicago are neither in school nor working

By Rob Wile Article Submission Nearly half of young black men in Chicago are neither in school nor working, according to a new.

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2 fatally shot at memorial for Chicago murder victim

cbsnews.com Article Reprint Davon Barrett, left, and Devin Hamb   CHICAGO —A shooting at a memorial gathering for a Chicago murder victim left two dead and three wounded, reports CBS Chicago.

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Twista digs up a Kanye-produced mixtape track in tribute to Prince

By Leor Galil Article Reprint Chicagoans, like everybody else, have been rolling out tributes to Prince since his unexpected death at the age of 57 on Thursday morning. Last night the Chicago skyline went purple, and

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Report: Chicago police have ‘no regard’ for minority lives

By Don Babwin and Jason Keyser Article Reprint CHICAGO — Police in Chicago have “no regard for the sanctity of life when it comes to people of color” and have alienated blacks and Hispanics for

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