Chicago State to end school year early to save money

Associated Press Article Reprint CHICAGO — Chicago State University has told students and faculty that it was eliminating spring break and shortening the semester because it may have to close down because of a lack

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Activist Calling for Emanuel’s Resignation Says He’s Running for Alderman

  Gregory Livingston, former campaign manager for Willie Wilson, throws hat in the ring for open 4th Ward alderman seat. By: Lauren Chooljian Article Reprint\ A community activist who has been calling for Mayor Rahm

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‘I Live In Chicago … This Doesn’t Bother Me’: NBA Refs Read #MeanTweets

By Justin Breen Article Reprint CHICAGO — It’s not just celebrities who suffer abuse on Twitter — sports referees face a whole lot of #MeanTweets, too.

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New Chicago Police Superintendent Search Continues

For activists, departmental accountability and reform remain key concerns By Ashahed M. Muhammad and Charlene Muhammad Article Reprint CHICAGO—Some considered it strange when Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he was bringing former Philadelphia Police Commissioner

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Kanye West is a Smooth Master of Promotion

By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I have to hand it to Kanye, he is a genius. Is he one of the most gifted musical talents we have seen, yes; but he is a marketing genius

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Video Extra #2 >>> Chief Keef “I Don’t Like” sung by Chicago crowd

Chief Keef “I Don’t Like” sung by Chicago crowd Watch More Videos: Go to Video Links Category or Subscribe to Black Truth News You tube Page

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Kanye West to Perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Melissa McCarthy will host upcoming episode, which airs on February 13th By Brittany Spanos Article Reprint Saturday Night Live has announced that Kanye West will be the show’s musical guest on February 13th, two days

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How Ty Money made one of the best rap records of the past year

By holing up in his home studio, this Harvey hip-hop hero found a distinctive voice that speaks to injustice with rare insight. By Leor Galil Article Reprint On November 25, less than 24 hours after

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