presidential library Archives - The Chicago Reporter

Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Nike’s Obama Center donation raises questions about corporate branding, public resources

by Curtis Black January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

With a federal review of the site resuming, the $5 million pledge underscores uncertainties about the Obama Foundation’s plans.

Government and Politics

Lawsuit challenging the Obama Presidential Center location to move forward

by Josh McGhee February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

Housing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The mayoral housing forum that almost wasn’t

by Curtis Black December 13, 2018April 30, 2019

Economic Development, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Community benefits coalition wants to include all the players, not just Obama Foundation

by Curtis Black April 26, 2018May 1, 2018

Economic Development, Perspectives

Why the Obama library needs a community benefits agreement

by Jitu Brown October 30, 2017November 8, 2017

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

Potential Obama library neighbors seek benefits

by Curtis Black January 8, 2015May 15, 2017