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Tag: Mayor Harold Washington

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Uncategorized

Will Chicago’s mayoral runoff signal the end of the ‘rainbow’ coalition?

by Valerie C. Johnson and Robert T. Starks March 29, 2019

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.

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Willie Wilson’s wild numbers

by Curtis Black January 31, 2019January 31, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives

Without unity, Black Chicago could lose the 2019 mayoral election

by Tiffany Walden December 12, 2018January 15, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Ald. Ed Burke represents the worst of Chicago’s white political machine

by Curtis Black December 6, 2018January 15, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel shores up downtown development on his way out

by Curtis Black November 29, 2018January 24, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives

Thirty-five years ago, Harold Washington changed what Chicago’s mayor could be

by Alton Miller May 2, 2018May 1, 2018
Posted inEconomic Development, Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Policy & Finance

Harold Washington’s legacy provided touchstones for progressive politics

by Curtis Black November 22, 2017November 22, 2017
Posted inPerspectives, Race and Culture

In Chicago, Dick Gregory cultivated fame and activism

by Deborah Douglas September 5, 2017November 1, 2017
Posted inImmigration

Police interactions with immigrants targeted for reform in Chicago

by Melissa Sanchez July 18, 2016September 14, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel would rather help developers build new condos than protect high-paying jobs

by Curtis Black May 12, 2016May 15, 2017

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