Illinois reparations commission publishes report on history of racial inequality
In nearly 300 pages, “Taking Account” outlines the policies and legal systems the state has used to exclude and harm African Americans since its founding.
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On 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, worries about the future of voting rights and calls to action
The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans.
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Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute
From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader.
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WATCH LIVE: Celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. starting at 11:00 a.m. CT.
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Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
Listen to a stream of the service on Illinois Soul FM 101.1 starting Friday at 11am.
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‘Standing on the shoulders of giants’: C-U groups honor the legacies and sacrifices of Black Veterans
A Black History Month event hosted by Healing Invisible Wounds in partnership with the local NAACP and the Veterans Assistance Commission, speakers honored the historical legacies and sacrifices of Black veterans.
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Springfield high schoolers honor Black History Month with competitive quiz bowl
SPRINGFIELD — As three teams of students sat on stage in the auditorium of Springfield Southeast High School Sunday, tensions were running high. In the first hour, students gasped and cheered as they learned the answers during the Springfield Black History Bowl. But by the second hour, it was clear that last year’s winners of…
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Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow, though dates for Chicago events have been changed.
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Plans for Jesse Jackson’s funeral services announced
Jackson’s family says he will lie in state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
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Immigration officials need warrant to enter Champaign County buildings
The order comes as the Trump administration says it is wrapping up its immigration campaign in Minneapolis and claims it has made the community safer.
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Illinois politicians reflect on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, life, and contributions
According to the Jackson family, public commemorations will take place in Chicago. Officials and organizations from Illinois are paying tribute and remembering Jackson.
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Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
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Former Trump campaign advisor publishes film criticizing University of Illinois’ Chinese international students
The documentary argues that Chinese students are taking Illinois student spots. Experts say that rhetoric is dangerous and wrong.
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UPDATE: Champaign Unit 4 Schools approves Geovanny Ponce as next superintendent
Geovanny Ponce is a top administrator in Fairfax County Public Schools. He grew up in Honduras and has a doctorate in education from Texas A&M University.
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‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ film creators discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective
BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions is a new film directed by Kahlil Joseph, with an exclusive premiere in Urbana this week.
