Category: Civil Rights

John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all

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John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all

John Harrell: Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson fuels foundation of civil rights for all Chicago, IL — John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United and Pastor of both Proviso M.B.C. in Maywood and Chicago Northside New Hope M.B.C churches, issued the following statement mourning the passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson today, Tuesday,…

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Civil Rights, Culture, News, Obituary, Politics

Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform

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Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform

Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that she will no longer use X, formerly known as Twitter, citing the platform’s transformation into a tool for right-wing radicalization, misinformation, and surveillance under Elon Musk’s ownership. Abughazaleh also called on other candidates to stop…

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Chicago, Civil Rights, elections, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team Launches Resume Portal for New Administration

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team Launches Resume Portal for New Administration

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team Launches Resume Portal for New Administration Mamdani’s transition opens application process to receive applicants interested in serving in the Mamdani Administration Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team launched on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 the Transition 2025 resume portal for applicants of all experience levels to help build an administration of public…

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Civil Rights, Culture, elections, Government, News, Politics

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Journalist and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh responds to the indictments against her and others in protesting against ICE arrests in Chicagoland A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding…

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Civil Rights, Crime, elections, Federal, Government, immigrant, News, NewsWire, Politics

Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress

Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress Son of civil rights icon and former congressman commences his campaign for Illinois’ Second Congressional District seat on his father’s 84th birthday. See campaign video launch below Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a lifelong fighter for racial, social, and economic justice, today announced his candidacy for Illinois’…

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Civil Rights, elections, Federal, News, Politics

Video Podcast on James Comey, ICE Agents, Government shutdown, Gaza Peace Plan, Ukraine and long range missiles, and New York mayoral race

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Video Podcast on James Comey, ICE Agents, Government shutdown, Gaza Peace Plan, Ukraine and long range missiles, and New York mayoral race

Video Podcast on James Comey, ICE Agents, Government shutdown, Gaza Peace Plan, Ukraine and long range missiles, and New York mayoral race Welcome to this week’s episode of Two Guys on Politics with co-hosts former Illinois Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist at the Southwest News Newspaper Group, and myself, Ray Hanania, writer and columnist with…

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Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

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Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Five individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with assaulting or forcibly resisting federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Ill. over the weekend. The defendants were among a crowd…

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Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office

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Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office

Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office Beginning on Thursday, September 25, through Saturday, September 27, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar will provide free Mexican document assistance. The assistance will be available at the Aguilar’s District Office, 7833 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, Illinois. A range of services will be offered…

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