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14 People Shot While Attending Southside Funeral

At around 6:30 pm Tuesday, 14 people attending the funeral of a young man who was shot last week were shot themselves in an...

Kanye West Rally in South Carolina Sparks Controversy and Concern

As the November primary nears and the candidates begin to campaign for our votes through television and online ads, another candidate emerged. On July...

Protest Turn Violent Over the Weekend

Protesters gathered near Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home Saturday evening, demanding a reversal of CPS's proposed plan to return to in-person instruction in the fall,...

Girls Night Out. Ways to Safely Hang Out with Friends during the Pandemic.

As Chicago moves into phase 3 under Mayor Lightfoot's plan to reopen the city, the surrounding excitement gatherings could be felt in the air....

Do You Get It Now? When Did Kneeling Become a Crime?

Why did another Black man have to die at the hands of the police for White Americans to understand that Colin Kaepernick taking a...

Opinion: Englewood, My Hood

"I feel like everything around me is burning." That is the message I just texted to a friend in response to her text about...

COVID-19 Taking Care of and Staying Connected to Our Elders

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we interact and move throughout the world. Our daily routines have shifted, and many of us are spending...

Talking to Your Kids About the CoronaVirus

Every day, the public is inundated with so much information concerning COVID-19, it may be difficult to take it all in. Our children are...

COVID-19 Testing Guidelines: Should You Get Tested?

With all of the fast-paced changes surrounding COVID-19, we are all concerned about the well-being of ourselves and our loved ones. For those who may be experiencing flu-like symptoms or may have come in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, it is even more confusing and stressful. While most cases are mild and patients can recover at home, the questions of when and where should I be tested are valid and should be effectively addressed. Here is a helpful guide to assist you with those questions.

NBA, RISE, and Under Armour Kick Off All-Star weekend with the Fourth Installment of their Building Bridges Through Basketball Program

On Friday, February 14, as part of the kick-off to NBA All-Star Weekend, the NBA launched its fourth installment of their NBA Voices Building Bridges Through Basketball program with the unveiling of a newly refurbished court designed by Project Backboard at Chicago's Union League Boys & Girls Club. NBA Voices is the league's initiative to address social injustice, promote inclusion, uplift voices, and bridge divides within the community. In partnership with Under Armour, RISE, and the Chicago Police Department, the NBA has joined together over 13, 000 young boys and girls with members of law enforcement beginning in 2016 with the Building Bridges Through Basketball program.
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