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Thousands of Black women are suing chemical relaxer makers over cancer risks
Friday, May 10, 2024
In the U.S., people spend billions on hair care products. Now, thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against companies that sell chemical relaxers charging they bring risks of certain cancers.
Racial covenants, a relic of the past, are still on the books across the country
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Racial covenants made it illegal for Black people to live in white neighborhoods. Now they're illegal, but you might still have one on your home's deed. And they're hard to remove.
Remembering civil rights champion Timuel Black
Saturday, October 16, 2021
WBEZ's segregation and inequality reporter Natalie Moore remembers Chicago activist and historian Timuel Black, who died this week at the age of 102.
The R. Kelly Verdict Is A Relief For Those Advocating For The Voices Of Black Girls
Thursday, September 30, 2021
For decades, R&B singer R. Kelly dodged allegations of abuse toward Black women and girls. His guilty verdict has been a relief for those advocating for Black girls, especially in Chicago.
40 Acres
Friday, July 10, 2020
Eviction, and the long history of racist housing discrimination in America.
In Chicago, COVID-19 Is Hitting The Black Community Hard
Monday, April 06, 2020
While black residents comprise 29% of Chicago, they represent 70% of that city's COVID-19 deaths. There are a number of reasons for that, and officials are just now beginning to address the issue.
The Scarlet E, Part II: 40 Acres
Friday, June 14, 2019
We continue our series on eviction by charting the persistent line between racist policies, localized profiteering, and the devastating plunder of generations of wealth.
A Black Woman Will Make History This Week In Chicago's Mayoral Election
Monday, April 01, 2019
No matter who wins, a black woman will make history by succeeding Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago in Tuesday's election.
Mayoral Elections Set the Stage for a New Chapter in Chicago
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Tuesday was Election Day in Chicago as voters went to the polls to elect a new mayor. Two candidates, both African-American women, are now heading into a runoff election in April.
After Push From Activists, Chicago's South Side Gets An Adult Trauma Center
Saturday, April 28, 2018
The University of Chicago's hospital will reopen the center on May 1. The move comes after years of pressure from young black activists, who mobilized when an 18-year-old died from gunshot wounds.
Victims Of Chicago Police Torture Paid Reparations Decades Later
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Police were accused of beating false confessions out of accused black men, starting in the 1970s. Activists say reparations aren't the end in the city's dark history around racial police brutality.
Aristophanes In Chicago: Spike Lee's Ancient Inspiration, On Film
Sunday, December 06, 2015
Lee's new film, Chiraq, draws on an ancient idea to deal with the present-day crisis of gun violence in Chicago. Natalie Moore of member station WBEZ explains how.
Critics Say Women Are Neglected By Black Lives Matter Campaign
Monday, October 12, 2015
The Black Lives Matter movement has been critical in making police brutality against African-Americans a national issue. There are concerns, however, that stories of female victims are left out.
At Sandra Bland's Funeral, Mourners Say 'It's All About Social Justice'
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Bland, who was recently found dead in a Texas jail, received a funeral in her hometown of Lisle, Ill. Authorities released a preliminary autopsy ruling Bland's death a suicide; her family disagrees
Troubled Chicago Neighborhood Wary Of Spike Lee's 'Chiraq'
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel objects to director Spike Lee's decision to set a new film in the beleaguered Chicago neighborhood of Englewood. The movie, Chiraq, focuses on black-on-black violence.
Chicago Greets Little League National Champs As Returning Heroes
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Chicago has gathered for a parade to celebrate the Jackie Robinson West baseball team, which won the U.S. championship at the Little League World Series.
Electric Utilities Keep On Current Consolidation Path
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Wisconsin Energy Corporation plans to buy Integrys Energy Group in a $9.1 billion deal. The newly created four-state utility will have 4.3 million customers.
Chicago Program Designed To Prevent White Flight Gets Renewed Attention
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The origins of the tax districts stem from an effort decades ago to retain white residents who were concerned their property values would plummet if black families moved into their neighborhoods.
Emergency Summit On Urban Violence Opens In Chicago
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Rep. Robin Kelly, one of the hosts of the urban violence summit in Chicago, said at the outset Friday that this wouldn't be just another summit.
"Maybe just some of you are tired of having your leaders hold summits that are long on talk and short on action," she told ...
Olympic committee in Chicago meets neighborhood resistance
Monday, April 13, 2009
The International Olympic committee's visit in Chicago created quite a stir, because the positive responses from the committee's members made it seem that Chicago was a viable contend...
