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Community

U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Hosts White House Roundtable for Black Professional Associations

Silence DoGood - March 10, 2024

The roundtable aimed to facilitate a meaningful dialogue on collective challenges, with a specific focus on recent attacks targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the corporate and public sectors. #usblackchambers

Crime

Sextortion: A Growing Threat Targeting Minors

Silence DoGood - January 17, 2024

Offenders deceive and manipulate victims to create sexually explicit material for extortion purposes. #sextortion

Chicago

FBI-Chicago Warns of Charity Fraud During Israel-Hamas Conflict

Silence DoGood - November 7, 2023

The FBI has received complaints of legitimate email addresses belonging to Israel-based individuals being hacked or possibly spoofed to solicit donations. #scam #fbi

National

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Meets with Scotland’s Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance to the United States

Silence DoGood - November 3, 2023

Illinois has deep ties with Scotland, including several Scottish societies, and North America’s only Scottish nursing home. #scotland

Chicago

Chicago GOP Stands with Israel Amid Hamas Attacks

Silence DoGood - October 13, 2023

We call upon President Biden to undertake all actions necessary to defend Israel from the machinations of Hamas, Hezbollah, and their sponsor, Iran. #israel #hamas

Crime

Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Silence DoGood - September 11, 2023

Two Illinois men were sentenced to prison on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, after they both pleaded guilty to a felony charge... #capitolriot

National

Jim Marter Calls for Transparency from Underwood on Afghanistan

Silence DoGood - September 6, 2023

"They continue to marginalize women and under the conditions created by failed policies, we cannot ensure the aid will reach the hungry and those in need... #afghanistan

Crime

Three Board Members of Failed Washington Federal Bank in Chicago Guilty of Falsifying Records and Obstructing Regulators

Silence DoGood - August 11, 2023

A federal investigation led to criminal charges against 16 defendants, including charges against the bank’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and other high-ranking employees... #washingtonfederal

Community

Attorney Ben Crump Responds to Department of Justice Investigation Into Fulton County Jail

Silence DoGood - July 14, 2023

Attorney Ben Crump Responds to Department of Justice Investigation Into Fulton County Jail (Atlanta, GA.) – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney...

National

Congressman Johnathan L. Jackson Co-Leads CBC Special Order on Affirmative Action

Silence DoGood - July 13, 2023

Congressman Jackson underscored the historical context of systematic injustice that affirmative action aimed to rectify... #affirmativeaction

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