(Photo By Flickr User Pam Broviak) As the month of February continues, we here at Central Illinois’ Christian Voice, are helping to celebrate Black History Month. Check out on what’s happening with African-Americans….… Black History Scope Today for February 8th: 1986: Oprah Winfrey becomes the first African-American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Roger) With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and America’s sweethearts planning to spend an average of $136.57 each on the occasion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2017’s Best Places for Valentine’s Day along with entertaining stats about the holiday in its Valentine’s Day Fun Facts…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User whittlz) Get ready to take a journey back in time with Black History Scope……..… Black History Today for February 7th: 1974- Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain 1967- Christopher Julius “Chris” Rock, III, comedian, author, recording artist, actor, and talk show, was born in Andrews, SC on this day.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User csullens) The quest to shake up McDonald’s menu is boldly going places no fast-food connoisseur has ever dared dream: a Chocolate Shamrock Shake! The seasonal, mint-flavored green shake will still be available, but four new varieties also are rolling out this year, including a hybrid that’s half chocolate, half Shamrock…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr monosnaps) Black History Month still rolls on; get more information & see what history was made on this day, right now……… Black History Today for February 6th: 1993- Tennis player Arthur Ashe dies. Ashe was the first African American to win at Wimbledon. 1961- Jail-in movement started in Rock…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron Vowels) Let’s take a look at what happened in Black History on these dates, right now……..… Black History for February 4th: 1996 – Julius Caesar (J.C.) Watts, Jr. becomes the first Black selected to respond to a State Of The Union. 1986- A stamp of Sojourner Truth is…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Missouri Division of Tourism) Who is saluted on this day in African-American History? Read more about it, right now……..… Black History For February 3rd: 1810- Antonio Ruiz (El Negro Falucho), national hero of Buenos Aires, Agentina, dies for his country. 1874- Blanche Kelso Bruce elected to a full six-year term…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Razor512) Ready for some more trekking back in time with Black History? If so, click on to read more about it, right now……… Black History for February 2nd: 1839: Inventor Edmond Berger patented the spark plug. 1915: Biologist Ernest E. Just receives the Spingarn medal for his pioneering in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Eugene Chan) WVEL-AM is celebrating Black History all month long. See who made history by clicking on to the next page, right now……… Black History for February 1st: 1865: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was adopted by the 38th Congress. Ratification was completed December 6,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) Illinois State Police are stepping up enforcement of traffic laws over the upcoming Big Game weekend. In a statement, Illinois State Police say troopers will strictly enforce violations such as driving under the influence, speeding and distracted driving. This year’s Big Game is set for Sunday, February 5, 2017. Acting Captain Michael…… MORE
