Latonya Fort and her father, Jeff Fort, pen this letter to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan after the passing of his wife, Khadijah Farrakhan.
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As America marks its 250th birthday, this personal essay examines what it means to inherit a nation built off the backs of our ancestors, shaped by their sacrifices and still wrestling with the promises it has yet to keep.
The post ESSAY: I didn’t choose America. I inherited it. appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Community leaders warn that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians will usher in a new phase of enforcement for Black immigrant communities.
The post ‘Everybody’s going to be living in fear’: Chicago’s Haitian community reacts to TPS decision appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Contributing Political Reporter Monroe Anderson stands corrected. Here’s his thoughts on the conversation around the Obama Center.
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At Blanc Gallery in Chicago, the “From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85” exhibit brings together Chicago artists and community members to reflect on Till’s humanity and what it means to turn remembrance into action.
The post More than a martyr: Chicago artists reflect on ‘Emmett Till at 85’ appeared first on The TRiiBE.
The Chatham Walgreens closure is a public health crisis. We urge Chicago's aldermen, public health leaders, and health systems to respond to it accordingly.
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As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors, visitors, elected officials and community leaders are reflecting on the optimism of 2008 and what hope means in today's political climate.
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Barack Obama is the first Black president of the United States. Today’s grand opening ceremony cemented that history into America’s story.
The post ‘People aren’t looking for perpetual anger and division,’ Obama inspires hope at Presidential Center opening appeared first on The TRiiBE.
People don't experience one environmental exposure at a time but rather the exposures accumulate, compounding health impacts.
The post ESSAY: Ask your alderperson to act on the Hazel M. Johnson environmental health ordinance now appeared first on The TRiiBE.
In partnership with the Black Girl Wellness Fest, TRiiBE Co-founder Morgan Elise Johnson examines the personal toll of building a media company while managing her reproductive health.
The post What building The TRiiBE taught me about pain appeared first on The TRiiBE.
More than a decade after changing the rap game, Chief Keef's presence loomed large over Summer Smash, where his influence could be felt onstage and throughout the crowd.
The post Chief Keef was the heart of Summer Smash 2026 appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Whether he’s designing clothes or commanding the screen, Cortez Smith — the man behind Nuck — has main character energy.
The post ‘The Chi’ actor Cortez Smith wants you to know his name appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Veteran Reporter Monroe Anderson poses the question. He interviews Obama Foundation's CEO Valerie Jarrett and more.
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The City of Chicago, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Mielle Cares launched the “Get Summer Program,” giving teens free access to the Y all summer long.
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Fans of the Chicago Bears QB are once again asking whether the infamous Madden Curse still holds weight in today’s NFL.
The post Is the Madden Curse still real? Caleb Williams cover rumors revive superstition appeared first on The TRiiBE.
We cannot have this conversation about “teen trends” in Chicago without addressing the racial component embedded within it.
The post OPINION: Y’all really want to create a youth incarceration machine over teen trends, huh? appeared first on The TRiiBE.
We can’t keep asking frontline staff to pour from an empty cup. In order to improve the lives of others, we first must improve our own.
The post PERSPECTIVE: Mental wellness is essential to Community Violence Intervention, not a luxury appeared first on The TRiiBE.
As the WNBA’s popularity surges, Gen X and older millennial Black women in Skytown are pushing the league to recognize the community that helped sustain it.
The post Inside the spirit and soul of the Chicago Sky’s aunties appeared first on The TRiiBE.
An Illinois reentry advocate writes this piece asking Illinois lawmakers to pass Home for Good (HB624) this month.
The post PERSPECTIVE: Home for Good will create for others the community I needed appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Day 2 at the Forever Mine Festival is underway. Kaytranada headlines tonight.
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LIVE: Today’s lineup features legendary solo acts such as Juvenile, Mario, Kelly Rowland, Keyshia Cole, and more.
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Q&A: Johnson reflects on governing Chicago through political warfare, Trump’s immigration operation, and relentless opposition from the city’s elite.
The post Progressive governance is a constant struggle, a 3-year check-in with Mayor Johnson appeared first on The TRiiBE.
House Bill 4443, if passed, would direct money from the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to communities directly impacted by years of misguided public policy.
The post OPINION: Victims of the War on Drugs can’t wait. The time to act is now. appeared first on The TRiiBE.
The MacArthur Fellow is acquiring vacant lots and restoring homes on the 6500 block of S. Aberdeen Street in her effort to build a template for what reparations can look like for Black Chicagoans.
The post Inside UnBlocked Englewood: Tonika Lewis Johnson’s vision for healing one South Side block appeared first on The TRiiBE.
A wife’s letter to Illinois, after 53 years.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new deputy mayor of community safety wants Chicago to listen to young people instead of criminalizing them.
The post Emmanuel Andre is bringing a restorative justice mindset to Chicago’s community safety office appeared first on The TRiiBE.
We speak to Skytown about how they’re flying into the 2026 Chicago Sky season without “Chi Barbie” Angel Reese.
The post What’s on the mind of Chicago Sky fans this 2026 WNBA season? appeared first on The TRiiBE.
One Chicago teacher reflects on the loss of his former student, Darryl Hamilton, to gun violence.
The post PERSPECTIVE: Constructing better ecosystems For Black boys appeared first on The TRiiBE.
It’s 2026, and Summertime Chi is shaping up to feel like 2016 all over again — in the best way. Here are 20 festivals to check out.
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On May 6, members of the Chicago City Council’s police and fire committee approved the nominations of Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
The post Alders approve Anjanette Young’s appointment to CPD civilian oversight commission appeared first on The TRiiBE.
