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Saving Our Kids: A Conversation on Education Funding

Three dynamic community organizers spoke openly about IEPs for students, privilege, a savior complex in the classroom, and more.

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Theater Review: Ah, Wilderness!

A coming of age story that is sweet and funny that touches on relationships, family, and figuring out your identity in this world. Also, don't miss the interview with the Black actors in the play who share what it's like to portray characters typically played by White actors.

‘Ah, Wilderness!’ Interview With Ora Jones & Larry Bates

The actors share their experiences in being characters not typically portrayed by African Americans.

WATCH: Civil Rights Exhibit Brings Rep. John Lewis To Tears

Rep. Lewis says although we have made progress “there are forces in America trying to slow us down.”

Here Is Why One Member Resigned From Trump’s Advisory Council On HIV/AIDS

Gina Brown told NewsOne that the GOP's heath care policy was "the last straw."

On the Scene: Rainbow PUSH Coalition 46th Annual International Convention

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In the MIXX: The Silver Room Reign Hyde Park, Taste of WVON Gives Back and Chicago Shines Summertime in Chicago is an awesome place to be despite the steady reports of violence that flash across our television screens and social media platforms. There are some powerful and positive series of events that make our city […]

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Dear Dr. Karen: What does it mean when a woman tells you “it’s over between us?” I’m asking because the woman I’m with plays so many mind games. I never know when she’s serious or not. She will say the relationship is over but then call me the next day and say I didn’t mean […]

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Over the weekend, IL State Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a town hall meeting at Hartzell United Methodist Church in the Bronzeville community. Moderating the panel discussion, Treasurer Frerichs lead the conversation among key lawmakers and public officials. Cook County State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx, Alderman Sophia King, Alderman Pat Dowell, State Rep. Juliana Stratton, State Rep. […]

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HEALTH

The Never-Ending Legacy of Henrietta Lacks

After nearly 66 years, Henrietta Lacks is getting recognized for her unknowing contributions to medicine. Recently, hundreds of people gathered in the student center of University of Illinois at Chicago to celebrate and learn more about the “most important woman in medical history,” through three generations of her family. Her daughter-in-law Shirley Lacks, granddaughter Jeri […]

Health 07.18.17

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On the Scene: Rainbow PUSH Coalition 46th Annual International Convention

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Construction Begin On New Event Space At DuSable Museum Of African American History