Perspectives
African Americans take on more debt for grad school – but the payoff is also bigger
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African American students are taking on significantly more debt than white students to earn advanced degrees. Is it worth it?
Perspectives
Black Americans mostly left behind by progress since Dr. King’s death
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A minority politics scholar assesses black progress 52 years after MLK’s death based on poverty, jobs and wealth. ‘In some ways,’ she concludes, ‘we’ve barely budged as a people.’
Perspectives
Who is born a US citizen?
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If upheld, a federal court ruling would solidify birthright citizenship as the law of the land, and overturn more than a century of federal refusal to grant American Samoans citizenship status.
Perspectives
Asians are good at math? Why dressing up racism as a compliment just doesn’t add up
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Overt racism is easy to spot. But more subtle forms based on false narratives can be equally dehumanizing – and it’s no joke.
Perspectives
3 big ways that the US will change over the next decade
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The number of old people will increase, while the proportion of white Americans will continue to fall.
Perspectives
What happens when black Americans leave their segregated hometowns
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Black Americans who grow up in racially segregated areas tend to have worse health, education and future economic prospects. Moving out can make a big difference.
TCR Talks
‘Freeway’ Rick Ross’ advice to black Chicagoans heading into the legal marijuana business: don’t sell out
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In an interview with The Chicago Reporter, the prolific former drug trafficker shares his take on how social equity measures fall short for black and brown people in the cannabis industry.
Perspectives
Why support for the death penalty is much higher among white Americans
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Should all-white juries be permitted in death penalty cases involving black defendants?
Perspectives
Study: Racism shortens lives and hurts health of blacks by promoting genes that lead to inflammation and illness
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The recent death of Elijah Cummings at age 68 underscores a disturbing statistic: black men die, on average, five years younger than white men. A study shows racism’s effects on gene activity.
Government and Politics
Marijuana dispensary rollout illustrates fears that social equity measures are just blowing smoke
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As legalization looms, Chicago’s Black Caucus voices concerns that the emerging recreational pot industry is rigged for white operators.