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With a black mayor at the helm once again, it remains to be seen whether a Harold Washington-style African-American and Latino coalition can emerge to fight for socioeconomic and political parity with whites in Chicago.
Pushed out of both Palestine and her adopted home in Chicago, the longtime activist starts over in Jordan after a lifetime of experiencing displacement.
The mass protest against violence will only be effective with repetition, negotiation and voting for specific demands.
Organizers aim to avert gentrification brought on by the Obama library through an ordinance that would require the city and the University of Chicago to protect and support nearby residents.
By using inconsistent and confusing terms to identify Latinos and other groups, the Census Bureau may undermine vulnerable communities by collecting inaccurate data.
Given Woodlawn’s history, neighborhood organizers want to ensure the presidential center will benefit black residents, not displace them.
Despite Barack Obama’s verbal assurances that his presidential center will benefit the surrounding community, many residents want a written guarantee that black families won’t be pushed out.
After 35 years in prison, the controversial Puerto Rican nationalist has become an emblem of the island’s struggle for self-determination.
Thousands attended President Barack Obama’s final speech, marking the end of his historic administration.
As Chicagoans enter an era with Trump as president and Emanuel as mayor, the factory workers’ occupation offers a model for resistance.