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How the Chicago Freedom Movement Made Way for the Fair Housing Act

by Igli Velcani March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

istory teaches us about important lessons, people, and events. It shapes a nation. It tells us who we are and where we came from. It tells us about our past evils and also about our good deeds. As we conclude Black History Month, I want to tell you an important part of history, a movement […]

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Posted inBest of the South Side 2020

Best of Chicago Lawn & West Lawn 2020

by Alex Arriaga and Eli Hoenig November 27, 2020November 30, 2020
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Best of Gage Park 2020

by Maritere Gomez November 27, 2020November 28, 2020
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Op-Ed: Chicago’s Overpoliced Neighborhoods Will Remain “Occupied” Until the City Defunds CPD

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