Chicago’s Black Residents Make Up 70 Percent of COVID-19 Deaths Said Mayor Lori Lightfoot: “When we talk about equity and inclusion, they’re not just nice notions, they’re an imperative that we must embrace.” N. Jamiyla Chisholm Apr 8, 2020 10:30AM EDT
'Tis the Month to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Black History-Makers From James Baldwin to Lori Lightfoot, NBC highlights Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers past and present. N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 14, 2020 2:45PM EST
Demanding Better Wages, Smaller Class Sizes and More, Chicago Teachers Go on Strike The Chicago Teachers Union’s decision will keep more than 300,000 students out of classrooms. Ayana Byrd Oct 17, 2019 11:38AM EDT
Chicago Elects First Black Lesbian Mayor—But Not All Progressives See It As a Victory Various activists, including online movement #StopLightfoot, say Lori Lightfoot’s record is harmful to members of the Black, immigrant and LGBTQ communities. Ayana Byrd Apr 3, 2019 1:06PM EDT
Rahm Emanuel Will Disband Chicago's Police Authority, Create Civilian Body to Oversee System “The new board will give a voice to Chicago residents whose lives are affected daily by police practices.” Kenrya Rankin May 16, 2016 11:26AM EDT