Perspectives
The case for African American reparations, explained
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Thanks to demographic and political changes, Democratic contenders are addressing this issue for the first time.
Perspectives
Martin Luther King Jr., women, and the possibility of growth
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The fabled civil rights leader’s treatment of women bears re-examining in the #MeToo era, as King demonstrated the capacity to evolve before his life was cut short.
Race and Culture
‘Exodus’ examines rise and fall of Chicago’s black population
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A docu-series from WVON looks at the history and data behind Chicago’s decades-long black population decline, and what the city’s racial makeup may look like moving forward.
Perspectives
Making Black Lives Matter
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In her newest book, historian and political activist Barbara Ransby examines the emergent Black Lives Matter Movement, discussing its roots and motivations, its politics and its future.
Perspectives
How Ida B. Wells finally got the recognition she deserves in Chicago
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The civil rights pioneer’s great-granddaughter recounts how grassroots support and social media made the difference in honoring Wells in her adopted hometown.
Perspectives
Asian Americans don’t see same returns on education as whites in Chicago
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The “model minority” stereotype masks the diversity of experiences and racial inequities faced by the city’s Asian Americans, as detailed in a new report.
Perspectives
Kanye’s comments on slavery validate racist policymaking
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The leading black artist’s remark reinforced false and timeworn rhetoric about black labor that has real life policy implications.
Perspectives
Haki Madhubuti reflects on 50 years of cultivating black arts
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The founder of Third World Press continues his lifelong mission of building sustainable black institutions.
Race and Culture
In Chicago, Dick Gregory cultivated fame and activism
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The late comedian set the bar for black celebrities taking a stand on civil rights by risking arrest and lost income for causes throughout his life.
Perspectives
In dealing with Confederate monuments, South Africa provides a model
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Instead of celebrating emblems of white power as President Trump supports, removing them is a way to own our national narrative.