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Perspectives: The Powers That Be

For recession relief, Chicago should demand more from big business

By Curtis Black | August 7, 2020

Facing steep budget deficits and escalating income inequality, Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider a graduated payroll tax and other ways to make corporations pay their fair share.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Stephen Douglas and the ‘right side’ of history

By Curtis Black | July 17, 2020

As memorials to the notorious Civil War era politician get challenged, Douglas’ legacy may offer lessons for the path forward in addressing racism and police brutality.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

To mobilize outrage over George Floyd’s killing, look to lessons of social movements past

By Curtis Black | June 4, 2020

The Chicago Black Panther Party, Rainbow Coalition, the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement and other historical organizing projects point to the possibilities for harnessing the vast mobilization of outrage we’re seeing today.

Race and Culture

Roy Larson, former publisher of The Chicago Reporter, dies at 90

By The Chicago Reporter | March 2, 2020

Credited with helping the magazine survive the succession of its founder, Larson oversaw the Reporter’s redesign, investigations on asbestos in public housing and the launch of Catalyst Chicago.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago needs top cop to confront the code of silence, not downplay it

By Curtis Black | January 16, 2020

Interim chief Charlie Beck’s recent comments ignore the police department’s history of high-level coverups, a reality the new superintendent will have to reckon with.

Race and Culture

Five things to read or watch for 50th anniversary of Fred Hampton’s murder by police

By Asraa Mustufa | December 6, 2019

A roundup of coverage marking 50 years since Illinois Black Panthers Party leaders were killed by Chicago police, an event that’s had lasting repercussions for the city and country.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
CTU strike 2012

EXPLAINER: This is how the Chicago teachers contract talks broke down

By Curtis Black | October 16, 2019

Despite common ground with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, disagreement on Chicago Public Schools’ financial position and who manages control over staffing decisions is pushing the teachers union to strike.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lessons from Chicago’s Black Arts Movement

By Curtis Black | October 3, 2019

The remarkable flowering of the arts reflecting the Black Power movement of the 1960s and ‘70s was guided by a philosophy of self-determination.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
South Shore Nature Sanctuary

Fight for South Shore Nature Sanctuary is latest environmental justice flashpoint

By Curtis Black | August 22, 2019

Ald. Leslie Hairston’s recent comments highlight the disconnect between officials and community activists working for environmental equity.

Race and Culture

The plunder of black wealth in Chicago, captured in film

By Bob Chiarito | June 5, 2019

Black families in Chicago lost an estimated $4 billion due to predatory contract buying, a Duke University’s Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity study found. Artist in residence Bruce Orenstein spoke to surviving victims.

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