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Black Driver Brutally Beaten During Arrest Suing Jacksonville Police

Photo: Getty Images A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of Le’Keian Woods, a Black driver who was brutally beaten by Jacksonville sheriff’s officers during an arrest, per First Coast News. Woods, 24, was arrested on September 29, 2023 af...

Chicago Urban League Gathers Experts to Define Reparations for Black Communities

The Chicago Urban League event highlighted multi-generational voices, urging systemic change and accountability for historical injustices (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).& Earlier this week, the Chicago Urban League gathered with thought leade...

Continuing a Legacy of Faith: Bishop David Todd Whittley Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership with a $31 Million Affordable Housing Development on Chicago’s West Side

Photo Credit: Sterling Gilmore (@iamnerdyshoot) By Marseil ‘Action’ Jackson Nearly 50 years ago, Bishop Bennie L. Allison stood outside a dilapidated building at 4510 W. Washington Boulevard, determined to restore life to a once-thriving structure on...

Dia de los Muertos 2024: Celebrate Garland’s Vibrant Annual Event with Music, Dance, and Altars

This November 2nd, the City of Garland will come alive with the vibrant colors of marigolds, the rhythmic sounds of mariachi music, and the heartfelt tributes of families remembering their loved ones. For the seventh year, Garland will host its annua...

Gift of Hope Hosts Community Open House at Historic Jackie D. Lynch Building

Jack D. Lynch, retired Senior Advisor at Gift of Hope (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders).& The Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, alongside community partners, hosted a “Community Open House” at the Jackie D. Lynch Building,...

Viral Video Shows White Man Fighting, Cursing At Poll Workers Over Hat

Photo: Getty Images Authorities have launched an investigation into a fight that broke out at a polling location in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. According to WIS News 10, the altercation broke out at the old Orangeburg County library on Wedne...

Illinois Lottery Celebrates Record Sales and Milestone Year on 50th Anniversary

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Illinois Lottery is also celebrating another record-breaking year of sales and returns to the State of Illinois. The Illinois Lottery is reporting sales of $3.86 billion and lottery proceeds of $883.6 millio...

Chicago’s Lead Problem Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country (Photo Credit: Canva Pro). By Willy Blackmore This article was originally published on& Word In Black. Earlier this month, there was a deadline for water utilities across the country...

Rev. Mitchell Johnson Resigns as Chicago School Board President Amid Controversy

Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson is stepping down as Chicago school board president a week after assuming the role. Rev. Johnson steps down as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for his resignation on Thursday. Both issued...

As ‘Struggle Endures,’ Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Perseveres Toward Clemency

In 1990, neurosurgeon Muhammad Salay Siddiqui and Islamic teacher Ismet Siddiqui were proud parents living in Karachi, Pakistan.Their life was comfortable. The Siddiquis were upper-middle class and relatively privileged. They imparted a drive toward...

Levert Experience Brings Sultry Sound and Greatest Hits to Chicago City Winery on Nov. 1

Music lovers across all generations can appreciate a grown and sexy kind of song. The Levert Experience – as in legendary singers Eddie and Gerald Levert – is designed to create those sensual and soulful moments reminiscent of some of the most memora...

Levert Experience Brings Sultry Sound and Greates Hits to Chicago City Winery on Nov. 1

Mayor Johnson Proposes Budget with $300M Tax Hike to Close Nearly $1B Deficit

Facing a $982 million shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.3 billion budget proposal includes a $300 million property tax increase, sparking mixed reactions (Photo Credit: @ChicagosMayor/X). Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 2025 budget includ...

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

LGBTQ+ voters lean heavily Democratic, and they tend to turn out in high numbers. Dani VG via Getty Images by Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University Victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election may come down to LGBTQ+ voters. Polling data...

Trump’s Flawed Tariff Proposal

(Bart S. Fisher) – Former President Donald Trump has proposed replacing the federal income tax with tariffs imposed on imported products. Indeed, this is the central pillar in his campaign’s economic program. There are four problems wit...