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Soul Selector DJ’s Celebrating 13th Year Anniversary
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Black Truth News was in attendance at the Promontory Lounge in Chicago to celebrate the 13th-year anniversary of the Soul Selector DJs. Shout out to DJ World, DJ INC, and
Read moreVideo Extra #3 >>> Chicago Police Officer To Be Sentenced For Beating Caught On Tape
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Read moreEmails Suggest Governor’s Top Aides Knew Flint Water Was Bad Over a Year Ago
By: Andy Cush Article Reprint Emails obtained by the Detroit News reveal that top aides to Michigan Governor Rick Snyder were issuing warnings over the water quality in Flint as far back as October 2014—a
Read moreChicago State to end school year early to save money
Associated Press Article Reprint CHICAGO — Chicago State University has told students and faculty that it was eliminating spring break and shortening the semester because it may have to close down because of a lack
Read moreActivist Calling for Emanuel’s Resignation Says He’s Running for Alderman
Gregory Livingston, former campaign manager for Willie Wilson, throws hat in the ring for open 4th Ward alderman seat. By: Lauren Chooljian Article Reprint\ A community activist who has been calling for Mayor Rahm
Read more‘I Live In Chicago … This Doesn’t Bother Me’: NBA Refs Read #MeanTweets
By Justin Breen Article Reprint CHICAGO — It’s not just celebrities who suffer abuse on Twitter — sports referees face a whole lot of #MeanTweets, too.
Read moreNew Chicago Police Superintendent Search Continues
For activists, departmental accountability and reform remain key concerns By Ashahed M. Muhammad and Charlene Muhammad Article Reprint CHICAGO—Some considered it strange when Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he was bringing former Philadelphia Police Commissioner
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