“It’s a night to remember.” Although prom might seem like a standard part of a high school student’s experience, the special night isn’t a reality for many teenagers who face financial burdens. But last Saturday, a group of 40 students from Chicago got the opportunity to attend a prom hosted by two local non-profit organizations, reports […]
The Baltimore Police Union is calling on state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby to throw out all charges against the officers involved in the Freddie Gray case. This comes after one of the six officers, Caesar Goodson Jr., was acquitted of all charges placed against him on Thursday. This is the second time that Mosby’s team has failed […]
William Frey, a demographer from Brookings Institute dubbed this cycle, “reverse migration.”
In a Facebook video posted to the Chicago Tribune's website, twenty-eight-year-old Antonio Perkins is seen on camera enjoying a summer evening outside with family and friends on Wednesday.
While most high school seniors live for the last few weeks of school that include prom, bittersweet goodbyes and graduation, one student won't be able to walk down memory lane.
With all of the negative publicity concerning Black youth in Chicago, it’s important to take note of the positive stories. This one is truly unique. The Huffington Post reports that Chicago twins Deprice and Shaprice Hunt were accepted into a combined 56 colleges and earned about $1.6 million in scholarships. The triumphant news was brought to light by […]
The family of a Chicago man, who was tasered as he was dragged from his holding cell by Chicago police, is slated to receive $4.9 million from the city in a settlement reached with Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration.
A 13-year-old anti-violence advocate was shot and wounded by a stray bullet. He's now recovering, after the bullet barely missed his spine.
Roland Martin talks to the author of The Defender, Ethan Michaeli, about the legacy of the Chicago newspaper and it’s role in American and…
It's important for us to remember that El Chapo's biggest impact on today's world, whether the nation wants to admit it or not, is destroying communities in one of our most treasured cities -- Chicago.
Once Again Officers Accused Of Being Too Quick To Use Deadly Force. CLICK HERE for story.
Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the social injustice in Chicago and questions why Mayor Rahm Emmanuel would still be on vacation in light of the…
