By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer First thing I want to do is shout out Chicago Sun-Times reporter Nader Issa. His footage, photos and reporting on the protests of the police killing of Harith “Snoop” Augustus
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Articles from staff writer Jarrod Horton
Once Again Things Are Not Adding Up in Police Murder of Another Black Man in Chicago
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Yesterday the police murdered another Black Man. This time it was in the streets of Chicago on the South Side of the city in the South Shore community. According to
Read moreThe Thirst is Real: Woman Who is Trying to Reopen Old Rape Case Against Charlamagne Tha God May Not Get Her Wish
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I first want to say that any allegations towards rape should be taking seriously. However in this case of Jessica Reid versus The Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne Tha God, I
Read moreBTN Exclusive Interview: Scottie Pippen Gives His Thoughts on the Big3 and the Golden State Warriors
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Recently NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen was in Chicago to give advice to the young aspiring basketball players at the Nike Chicago Basketball Family Reunion. The six-time NBA champion
Read moreDid the Anti-Violence Protest in Chicago Help Decrease Violence in Chicago or Just Bring Attention to the Organizers?
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Yesterday in Chicago, (07.07.18) hundreds of protestors gather on the Dan Ryan expressway to march against violence in the city of Chicago. One of the organizers and feature faces of
Read moreDorothy Gaters: The Most Successful Basketball High School Coach in Illinois History Gives Credit To Her Players
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer There is a long list of legendary coaches in Chicago High School basketball history; then there is Dorothy Gaters. The 72-year-old girl’s basketball coach at Marshall High School on Chicago’s
Read moreThe Lakers Went and Got the King but Golden State Brings Boogie and Says The Ace is Back
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I tried my best to wrap my head around what’s been going on in this year’s NBA free agent frenzy. I thought I had settle into some type comprehension on
Read moreNike Chicago Basketball Reunion Was A True Celebration Of Chi-Town Hoops
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer This year marks the 30th anniversary of Nike introducing the iconic slogan: ‘Just Do It.’ In celebration of the phrase, the company is creating a summer-long interactive experience for athletes
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