News
West Siders attend event to strengthen the body, mind and spirit
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The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
News
The Rev. Ira Acree calls for restoration of law that would help report black missing children
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The Minority Tax Certificate program fostered diversity in media by providing incentives that increased black ownership of radio and TV stations.
Community
Group urges City Council to vote against remap that reduces black wards
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Census data shows a drop in the African-American population, which could result in fewer black majority wards.
Opinion
Who gets to say that?
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Rasheena Fountain writes about being black today and her thoughts on the use of a long-debated word.
Opinion
The problem with the 21st Century is still the color line
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Commentator John W. Fountain III shares his thoughts on Black History Month.
News
New movie highlights foreclosure epidemic
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Filmmaker David Schechter and others discussed “Plunder: The Crime of Our Time” at its premier held earlier this month at Columbia College Chicago.
News
Austin youth dive right in
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More than a dozen Austin high school students will complete this week a 10-week swim program held at Austin Town Hall.
News
Safe at home?
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Many anonymous calls made from Austin to the state’s abuse hotline were not deemed valid. In its new issue, The Chicago Reporter also finds that black families are more likely to be investigated by the state for sexual child abuse – yet the allegations are less likely to be found valid.
News
Women on the West Side talk money
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Chicago Public Radio’s Natalie Moore met with residents at the Lawndale League of Extraordinary Women. Hear what they’re doing to become financially savvy.