New Children’s Book ‘Love Remains’ Celebrates Personal Change Around Yom Kippur
Rabbi Ari Moffic’s new book explores the spiritual transformation of the Jewish High Holidays through the eyes of a transitioning child.
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Episode 4: Boots To Suits
Daytime TV discovered neo-Nazi skinheads, and it was a ratings bonanza. But it also helped to grow the hate movement across America.
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Grand Jury To Present Report On Breonna Taylor Case
A grand jury in Louisville, Ky., announced its findings six months after Breonna Taylor’s death.
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Chicago Activists React To Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Case
A grand jury in Louisville, Ky., has indicted one police officer on felony charges six months after Breonna Taylor’s death.
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City Of Chicago Forms Reparations Subcommittee
Chicago’s City Council will officially examine reparations for slavery and systemic racism.
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‘An X-Ray Of Our Country’: How America’s Caste System Has Shaped History
In her new book, author Isabel Wilkerson argues we have a caste system in the U.S. — and that acknowledging it is an important first step in understanding issues of race.
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Here’s Why Chicagoland’s Chinese Residents Are Anxious About The WeChat Ban
With the future of the popular messaging and social media app in limbo, Chinese residents hope they can continue using the platform.
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‘The E Stands For Equity’: How 2 New City Plans Seek To Tackle Racial And Economic Segregation
“Chicago is a great example of how structurally racist policies can lead to structurally racist outcomes, and this is a piece of an attempt to confront that,” one official said.
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From Repeat Visits To Tech Troubles, Chicago’s Census Count Faces Issues In Its Final Weeks
As the deadline looms, Chicago census workers are trying desperately to avoid an undercount — but it hasn’t been easy.
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How The Pandemic Is Widening The Racial Wealth Gap
The coronavirus has affected most Americans, but NPR’s latest poll shows Black, Latino and Native American households are hardest hit by the financial impact of the crisis.
