CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Li Jin Chinese New Year is all about family, food and firecrackers. This year, it’s also about Fido. The holiday, also known as Lunar New Year throughout Asia, begins on Feb. 16 and it’s the “Year of the Dog” based on the Chinese astrological signs[Read More…]
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Racial Inequality Contributes to Racial Gap in Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Cristina Novoa and Jamila Taylor The United States holds the worst records for maternal and infant mortality in the developed world, according to a new Center for American Progress issue brief. The brief reveals that higher maternal and infant mortality rates among African American women drive[Read More…]
Illinois School Benefits From Chicago Blackhawks Programs
Program encourage recreational reading, healthy living, exercise and team work PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS –(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2018 By: Richard Barry What does a hockey game’s rare “hat trick play” have in common with the tricks played by the central character in Dr. Seuss’ children’s classic, The Cat in the Hat? Answer:[Read More…]
Lawsuit Seeks Full Records of Chicago’s Proposal for $1 Billion+ Amazon HQ2 Bid
Lucy Parsons Labs says Mayor’s Refusal to Disclose Specifics on Huge Pledge of Taxpayer Money Violates Freedom of Information Act. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Freddy Martinez February 1, 2018 – Chicago – The Lucy Parsons Labs, today announced a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Chicago Mayor’s Office[Read More…]
League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum on Sunday, February 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown The League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum for the 38th Congressional District State Representative on Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. The Forum will be held at the Matteson Community Library, 701 School Avenue in Matteson. The event is[Read More…]
Comic Book World Marvels as a Black Shero Emerges with New Release in Graphic Novel Series, Rayven Choi
Rayven Choi book series creates a historic moment, just in time for Black History Month LOS ANGELES, CA—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Madeline Kopsick This February, Marvel’s “Black Panther” won’t be the only comic book hero making black history when award-winning writer, Shequeta L. Smith, releases the third installment of her[Read More…]
Illinois Activists Mobilize to Win Passage in House of Interstate Voter Registration Program
Senate Applauded for Quick Action to Secure Voter Files CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: Indivisible Chicago The Illinois Senate passed SB2273 which will protect Illinois voter data by pulling state voter data out of the national Crosscheck program. The final vote broke down along party lines 35-17 with 3 Republicans abstaining.[Read More…]
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against Foodborne Illness
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2018 By: USDA Press The long-awaited game of the year is here and whether or not your team will vie for the Lombardi Trophy, one thing holds true – there will be lots of cheers, some tears and a whole lot of food. While enjoying some of the[Read More…]
What Women Didn’t Hear from Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Emily Imhoff Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was notable for what he didn’t say. He didn’t address any of the issues that matter to women. In Donald Trump’s America, a president doesn’t need to care[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Statement: State of the Union Addresses Opioids, Prison Reform
President Trump’s State of the Union Remarks Embrace Discredited Policies Proven to Worsen Mass Incarceration and the Overdose Crisis Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2018 By: Grant Smith and Derek Rosenfeld The following is a statement from Grant Smith, deputy director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, in response to[Read More…]
