Afro-American Patrolmen's League Archives - The Chicago Reporter

Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A new Chicago Way? Lightfoot and progressives poised to change the city’s direction

by Curtis Black April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

The watershed mayoral election ushers in a new political landscape, setting the stage for a crop of young activists joining the City Council.

Criminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Could black cops ‘taking a knee’ revive a push to organize?

by Curtis Black September 28, 2017

Pat Hill, black cop who championed police reform in Chicago, dies

by Shelley Zeiger September 5, 2017July 24, 2020

16 Shots, Criminal Justice

For black officers in Chicago, city’s police crisis calls for action

by Darryl Holliday and Harry Backlund December 7, 2015September 5, 2017

Criminal Justice, Race and Culture

As police commander’s trial nears, a ‘black in blue’ legacy is in the spotlight

by Glenn Reedus October 19, 2015February 2, 2018

Criminal Justice, From the Archives

City’s Clearance Rates Decline, National Rates Down; Few Minorities Assigned To Detective, Tactical Units

by Douglas Longhini February 1, 1977December 9, 2015