Illinois’ first cannabis czar heads to Washington to focus on nationwide legalization in new role
As CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, Toi Hutchinson said she will take lessons from Illinois about “how we can center equity.”
As CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, Toi Hutchinson said she will take lessons from Illinois about “how we can center equity.”
Restrictive covenants and deeds meant to keep Black residents out of white neighborhoods are unenforceable today, but their lingering presence still evokes pain and anger.
Finns of African descent often face racial profiling and discrimination. WBEZ’s Natalie Moore talked with a few about their experiences.
WBEZ’s Natalie Moore talked with Finns of African descent about their experiences living in the social welfare state.
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.
A third of Finnish prisons operate as “open,” allowing inmates to leave the facility for work or school. WBEZ’s Natalie Moore spent two weeks overseas to learn more.
The city selected 11 projects that range from a healthy corner store to senior housing to a food hall and walk-up ice cream window.
Black strategized with Martin Luther King Jr., challenged the Democratic Party machine and fought to desegregate housing and public schools.
A total of $500 million in rental assistance will open up later this year. Landlords and tenants can apply together for up to $25,000 in relief.
“This day has been a long time coming,” Barack Obama said Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center.