Chance The Rapper & STATE Bags Will Donate 30,000 Backpacks to CPS Students

By: BIANCA GARWOOD Article Reprint Chance The Rapper continues his philanthropic efforts through his youth empowerment brand SocialWorks in his hometown of Chicago.

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Video of the Day >>> Sway in Chicago: The Boy Illinois Performs “Dancing Like Diddy” Live

Sway in Chicago: The Boy Illinois Performs “Dancing Like Diddy” Live Watch More Videos: Go to Video Links Category or Subscribe to Black Truth News You tube Page

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Chicago Police Has a Database Profiling Individuals Who Are Likely To Commit a Crime Based on Gang Affiliation and Prior Arrests

BTN STAFF Chicago is joining other cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Milwaukee in using computer algorithm technology to try and predict where crime will occur in the city. One of those methods is called

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The second annual Chicago Poetry Block Party proves that poetry belongs to everyone

By Morgan Elise Johnson Article Reprint On Saturday, July 29, Crescendo Literary presented the second annual Chicago Poetry Block Party at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Founded by prolific Chicago-based poets Eve L. Ewing and

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Chicago Judge Rules Nonviolent Criminals Must be Given Affordable Bails

By: MP The God Article Reprint The criminal justice system holds no punches in terms of bail and sentencing for violent offenses, and most times, nonviolent offenses get hit with harsh penalties as well. However,

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R. Kelly Says He is “Disturbed” By Women Cult Allegations and Denies Any Involvement

BTN STAFF Kelly has been trending on the internet all day in regards to accusations that he has a “cult” of women in his Atlanta and Chicago residences. Parents of three women have come forward

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In Chicago, 1 of 4 African-American students stuck in subpar schools: report

2 of 25 Latino students —–2 of 100 White students By: Lauren FitzPatrick Article Submission One in four African-American students in Chicago Public Schools attends a “failing” school, according to a new analysis that puts

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Chicago police investigate free heroin sample distribution

    By: The Associated Press Article Reprint Police say “free samples” of tainted heroin may have resulted in the hospitalization of at least eight people in Chicago over the weekend due to overdoses.

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