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Dwayne Betts Brings One-Man Show, ‘Felon: An American Washi Tale,’ to NU Chicago
Dwayne Betts (Photo Credit: macfound.org). As the story goes, Dwayne Betts didn’t discover poetry in the usual way. After getting arrested at 16 years old for carjacking, he was sentenced to nine years in prison, charged as an adult despite his age. While in solitary confinement, someone slid a...
This Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
Mural by artist Chris Wright on Metropolitan Avenue in East Atlanta. Art Rudick/Atlanta Street Art Map, CC BY-ND Homelessness has surged across the United States in recent years, rising 19% from 2016 though 2023. The main cause is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Rising homelessness has renewed debates about use of public space and how encampments affect public safety.
Harris Could Make Howard University Her Election Night Headquarters
Vice President Kamala Harris is considering using her alma mater, Howard University, as her election night headquarters, NBC News reports. Sources familiar with the planning told NBC News that Harris plans to spend election night in Washington and her campaign is particularly interested in using Howard as a possible venue for her to speak from.
Dolton Mayor Faces Eviction Claims as Landlord Alleges $5K in Unpaid Rent
Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her companion owe nearly $5,000 in back rent, according to her landlord, Genetta Hull. Hull claims Henyard and Kamal Woods, with whom Henyard lives, haven’t paid their $2,400 monthly rent for September or October on the Dolton home they lease. In August, they only paid $2,200.
City To Pay $4.8 Million To Jayland Walker Family In Fatal Police Shooting
The family of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man shot 46 times by police after he fired one bullet out of his car window and attempted to flee a traffic stop, is set to receive $4.85 million to settle a federal lawsuit, per NPR. On Monday (October 21), the city...
OPINION: Hurricane Helene’s Victims Deserve More Than Political Games
Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service. Shame, shame on anyone using Hurricane Helene as a chance to score cheap political points. It’s not just distasteful—it’s un-American. Over the past few weeks, several pundits and politicians have tried to spin this disaster into a political weapon. Among the most egregious offenders are conservatives like Trump, Hannity, and Gingrich, who’ve falsely claimed that FEMA has abandoned the victims, that disaster relief funds have run dry, or worst of all, that the Biden administration diverted hurricane relief money to house illegal immigrants.
Lil Durk Honored with Keys to the City, Hosts Prayer Event, and Near-Sellout Concert
From L-R Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Lil Durk and Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey (Photo Credit: Joe Moore). Lil Durk, Grammy-winning rapper and philanthropist, returned to Chicago for a birthday weekend marked by community service, spiritual reflection and celebration. The weekend began on Friday, Oct. 18, when he received the keys...
Opinion: Black Men, Do Not Be Fooled By Trump
I can’t speak for every single Black man in this country, but I can lay out the facts for my brothers here in Detroit. Donald Trump is a lifelong racist. From discriminating against Black tenants in the 1970s to suggesting the Exonerated Five, formerly the Central Park Five, deserved the death penalty, Donald Trump is a fraud who only pretends to care about Black lives for our vote. And rather than addressing the actual systematic barriers and discrimination that Black men face — Donald Trump trivialized our experience with the criminal justice system. Let me be clear — we can’t elect Donald Trump as president again. We can’t be misled by his empty promises now or ever.
Another School District Sued for Not Protecting Black Students
A school district in Illinois is being sued by parents who allege a history of racial harassment. The lawsuit alleges that the district has failed to protect Black students from racial discrimination and harassment (Photo: United States Court House). This article was originally published on Word In Black. The tactile...
Can You Pay My Bills? For Angel Reese, the WNBA Can’t
This article was originally published on Word In Black. With the WNBA’s increased popularity and new eyes on the league due to the influx of two dynamic rookies, it can be easy to forget that the enormous pay inequity between WNBA and NBA players remains the same. Yet Angel...
Celebrating a Milestone: The 5th Annual ‘I Am That Woman Retreat’
The seed for what has become the “I Am That Woman Movement” was planted in 2014, during my 43rd birthday celebration with 43 women who had inspired, influenced, and deeply impacted my life. It wasn’t just a birthday—it was an exchange of wisdom, as we discussed health and wellness, relationships, spirituality and how to truly live life.
Wellness West Forum Tackles Food Insecurity
State Rep. Camille Lilly (Photos Provided). Nearly 150 people gathered at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Oct. 10 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: Food Insecurity on the West Side” to discuss one of the most critical issues facing Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Wellness West, a coalition of West...
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Black Transgender Woman
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection to the 2019 murder of a Black transgender woman, per CNN. Daqua Lameek Ritter was convicted in February of one hate crime count, one federal firearms count, and one obstruction count for murdering Dime Doe. During Ritter’s...
Chicago Fashion Designer Barbara Bates to Host Annual Show for Breast Cancer Awareness
Barbara Bates is a Breast Cancer Survivor with an imaging center named after her at Mount Sinai, where the fashion show will take place on October 19 (Photo Credit: Facebook). World renowned fashion designer Barbara Bates will host her annual Breast Cancer Awareness show, Walking the Runway for Hope, on October 19, 2024 with a VIP Cocktail Reception at 4:00 p.m. The fashion show will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mount Sinai Hospital in support of the Barbara Bates Imaging Center, located at 1500 S. Fairfield.
Black Films Shine at 60th Chicago International Film Festival
“The Spook Who Sat by the Door” will be one of over 15 Black films being showcased at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival (Photo Credit: United Artists via the Chicago International Film Festival). The 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, which runs until Oct. 27, showcases the...
Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris shakes hands with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during their debate on Sept. 10, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images. Abortion is a critical, if not the most important, issue for many voters – especially women, according to polls – ahead of the U.S. presidential...
‘Disturbing’: Video Shows White Men Following Black Teen In Neighborhood
A viral video showing a group of white men following a Black teen in Sarasota, Florida has sparked outrage among the community and social media users, per the Herald-Tribune. The teenager’s mother, Whitney Portela, shared a one-minute clip on social media of her son being followed down a street in a neighborhood by at least three men. In a Facebook post, Portela said at least one of the men had followed her son in a vehicle for several minutes.
Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. Harris’ interview marked her first...
Organization Offers Recommendations to Fix Chicago’s $1B Budget Gap
The City of Chicago is facing a double-edged fiscal crisis as it prepares for FY2025. With a staggering projected deficit of $982.4 million for the upcoming fiscal year and a remaining $222.9 million shortfall for FY2024, officials are scrambling to identify solutions. The Civic Federation has released a comprehensive report offering immediate and long-term recommendations to help city leaders navigate these unprecedented challenges.
Jimmy Carter Fulfills Goal Of Voting For Kamala Harris At 100
Former President Jimmy Carter fulfilled one of his last wishes as he remains in hospice care at 100 years old. On Wednesday (October 16), Carter, the longest-living U.S. president, cast an early vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Jason, his grandson, and Chip, his son, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Carter’s absentee ballot was dropped off at the Sumter County Courthouse near his hometown of Plains, Georgia by his daughter-in-law and Chip’s wife, Becky.
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