Susan Smith Richardson, Author at The Chicago Reporter

Economic Development, Government and Politics, Race and Culture, TCR Talks

What segregation is costing Chicago

by Susan Smith Richardson March 28, 2017March 31, 2017

A new study quantifies how much the region is losing in lives, income, gross domestic product, and educational achievement due to its high level of racial and economic segregation.

Race and Culture, TCR Talks

‘Dog whistle’ is GOP’s longtime political weapon of choice

by Susan Smith Richardson and Lorraine Forte August 29, 2016September 8, 2016

Criminal Justice, Editor's Blog

Acting on the ‘hard truths’ of racism in the Chicago Police Department

by Susan Smith Richardson April 15, 2016April 18, 2016

16 Shots, Criminal Justice, Race and Culture

Families of police shooting victims form bonds built on loss

by Susan Smith Richardson January 28, 2016August 21, 2016

Criminal Justice, Editor's Blog

Police shooting video highlights importance of accountability

by Susan Smith Richardson June 23, 2015June 23, 2015

Health, Publisher's Note

For many with mental illness, it’s arrest, incarcerate, release, repeat

by Susan Smith Richardson April 27, 2015November 3, 2016

Government and Politics, Race and Culture, TCR Talks

Talking in codes

by Susan Smith Richardson March 13, 2015July 27, 2015

Education, Employment and Labor, Government and Politics, Publisher's Note

In Chicago’s black community, a broken ladder to opportunity

by Susan Smith Richardson November 20, 2014July 27, 2015

Child and Family, Government and Politics, Publisher's Note

Inequity in park access lingers

by Susan Smith Richardson August 7, 2014July 27, 2015

Government and Politics

‘Freedom Now’

by Susan Smith Richardson July 29, 2014January 13, 2015