The old guard is on the way out, and a progressive future for the city is coming into focus. Chicago’s population has decreased by about a quarter- million Black residents since 2000, with Latinos passing African Americans as the city’s second-largest demographic. So it was notable that on Chicago’s mayoral ballot February 26, six of the 14 candidates were Black. Two … [Read more...] about A historic election in Chicago cracks the machine
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The State of Equality and Justice in America
No one can change the change By: Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. The state of equality and justice in America is shameful– especially since the election of President Barack Obama. Unlike many of my friends who think America is going to hell in a hand basket, and have given up thinking things will get better for those who’ve been marginalized for so long, I still have hope for … [Read more...] about The State of Equality and Justice in America