Michael Holzman is this week’s guest author. A large seminal study called “Moving to Opportunity,” studied millions of families, and suggests that changing one’s ZIP code provides a path out of poverty. The question has
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In Chicago Little Known Law Used to Boot Cars on Private Property
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer [CHICAGO] On July 29th, an ordinance was passed to allow the City of Chicago to boot cars on private property. In years past, this was an illegal practice within the
Read more20 Year Anniversary of Classic Film ‘Kids’: Check Out the Locations
BTN STAFF 2015 marks the twenty year anniversary of the classic movie ‘Kids.’ The movie dropped in 1995 and was an underground gem of the nineties. While the movie took us through some grim realities
Read moreF. Stokes Interview w/ Blacktruth.net
Chicago bred, Oakland based artist F. Stokes wanted to create a theme for his new EP ‘A Princess Named Leroy.’ “A Princess Named Leroy was completely inspired by the south side of Chicago during the ’80s,
Read moreTop Story (08/04/15) >>> The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Michael Finkel of GQ. His story focuses on the weird life of Christopher Thomas Knight of Central Maine. Knight lived secluded in the woods as a hermit for
Read moreOhio State Still Favorite to Win National Championship
BTN STAFF Westlake Las Vegas SuperBook has released the betting odds for the upcoming college football season. Early money is riding on defending National Champion Ohio State University at 5-2 odds. Big ten rival Michigan and
Read moreWhy Are All the Teachers White?
By Christina Berchini Article Submission I am a white teacher. Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s in Brooklyn, N.Y., I do not remember having a single teacher who did not look like me. Every
Read moreSabbath Day Scripture (08/01/15)
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.” Psalms 145:21
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