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Black Chicago youth aren’t happy with their 2020 political options, but they still hope for a progressive future
Black youth discuss their dissatisfaction with politics, and what they want to see in a progressive political platform.
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Despite a citywide outcry to defund the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Lori Lightfoot rejects major cuts to police budget. ‘She’s not listening,’ protesters say.
Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal is slated for release this Wednesday. Here’s how Chicago residents can engage in budget discussions this fall.
The Era Footwork Crew and Joshua L. Ishmon talk about the importance of dance to Chicago’s culture
“We done being background dancers,” Jamal “Litebulb” Oliver of The Era said about footwork dancers in Chicago.
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Front Porch Arts Center sponsored a Juneteenth Photography Contest this year.
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