The People
The voices of everyday Chicagoans
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Aug 15 2022OPINION | I want you to see my queer Blackness — but don’t fetishize it
As an openly gay Black man navigating mostly white queer spaces, I see blatant racism and discrimination disguised as “preferences” on dating apps.
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Aug 15 2022
ESSAY | Chicago college radio stations played a major role in the rise of house music
Chicago’s unsung heroes in supporting house music creatives and audiophiles are its college radio stations including WNUR 89.3FM, WKKC 89.3FM and WHPK 88.5FM.
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Jun 06 2022
OPINION | We return to normal and do nothing until the next mass shooting occurs
We are appalled at the shootings that continue to dominate the news cycle. We are sad.
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May 18 2022
Income inequality is a matter of racial justice – Cook County is tackling the problem with cash
Today, Cook County is proud to announce the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, a $42 million investment.
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Apr 13 2022
OPINION | Millennials and Gen Zers are leading by leaving: a modern-day workers’ revolution
After living through a global pandemic, it is clear that the dream of retiring and maintaining a lifestyle with funds from a pension is simply that — a dream.
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Mar 22 2022
OPINION | A few housekeeping tips for Black people moving to Chicago
It’s springtime, and a lot of Black people will be moving to Chicago. Here are a few tips for new Black transplants.
