Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
Taste of Chicago
Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual food and music extravaganza will include the return of the iconic lakefront festival, alongside neighborhood pop-up events throughout the summer. In September, the classic food festival will take over Grant Park with dozens of Chicago’s favorite food vendors,…
Read MoreBiden designates the site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument
Biden’s designation recognizes the racial terror experienced after several Black men were falsely accused of rape and murdered.
Read MoreJuneteenth Village Fest
Juneteenth Village Fest headliners: Common, Dead Prez, and Domani, plus an amazing line-up of local talent, carnival rides, games, local talent, and food and music to provide a space for the ITAV Family of Schools, partner organizations, and the broader community to commemorate the liberation of African descendants from the institution of slavery. MINORS, 17 AND…
Read MoreEvanston’s groundbreaking reparations program challenged by lawsuit from a conservative activist group
White residents of Evanston, Illinois challenge a program that would provide reparations for descendants of Black residents.
Read MoreA Mother’s Love
Experience the power of remembrance and advocacy with Samantha Humes’ captivating article. Explore Mamie Till-Mobley’s resilience and courage through her moving memoir on her son Emmett Till. Uncover the tragic legacy of Burr Oak Cemetery and witness the ongoing efforts to honor Till’s memory despite setbacks.
Read MoreBeyond 40 Acres and a Mule
While federal laws and funding for reparations has lagged, some cities have found ways to help their Black residents.
Read MoreIllinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means
After abolishing cash bail, Illinois might lead the nation with fairer treatment of low-income and people of color in the court system.
Read MoreChicago Suburb Shapes Reparations for Black Residents: ‘It Is the Start’
Officials in Evanston, Ill., are weighing how to distribute $10 million in reparations to those who suffered housing discrimination.
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