Reflecting on the Past and Looking Towards the Future with Dr. Kirk Harris, Hubert Morgan, and Nateya Taylor
The story of how we got here and where we’re going
Less Hospital Closures and More Affordable Housing with Senator Mattie Hunter
Racism is a public health crisis
Humanity Driven Approaches to Justice with Senator Christopher Belt
Eliminating zip code inequality in Illinois’ most underserved communities
Breaking Down the Four Pillars of the Illinois Black Caucus with Senator Kimberly Lightford
To address systemic racism, it must be through an equity lens
Preventing and Disrupting Violence for a Safer Chicago with Arne Duncan and Curtis Toler
The best way to address community violence is to ask community members what they need
Bootstraps do not Break Down Barriers with Senator Robert Peters
It is inconsiderate to tell African Americans to “pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
Education, Equity, and Empathy with Ashley McCall
Educators are more than just teachers; they are activists
The Time is Now: The Influences that Led to the Launch of the “The Black Dispatch” with Dr. Kirk Harris and Hubert Morgan
This story behind why “The Black Dispatch” was created and why it is needed now