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To black activists, transportation justice matters
African-Americans disproportionately face challenges when it comes to transportation access, costs, and safety. By John Greenfield Article Reprint When it comes to improving Chicago transportation, city officials and advocates often focus on infrastructure, reasoning
Read moreAmerican Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Chicago O’Hare Runaway
BTN STAFF A scary scene occurred in Chicago yesterday at Chicago O’Hare airport. An American Airline Boeing 767 plane caught fire in an attempted takeoff on Friday. The plane had 161 passengers and 9 crew
Read moreChicago Legendary Radio Personality Herb Kent Dies at the Age of 88
BTN STAFF Chicago radio will never be the same after the passing of iconic disc jockey/radio host Herb Kent. Many generations of listeners have been entertain by the “Cool Gent” and silky smooth voice. Herb
Read moreFor the First Time in 71 Years…The Cubs Are Going to the World Series!
BTN STAFF The pain and suffering is over for Chicago Cubs fans. After defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in the National League Championship Series; the Cubs are heading to the World Series. The victory
Read moreWDB Young Entrepreneur Award: $5,000 in Prizes
Thursday, November 10th WHY ATTEND? This event is BIGGER THAN WDB It is about us connecting our networks! ENJOY Live Interviews from the Media Complimentary Food from Top Restaurants Connecting with Community Leaders, Political Figures,
Read moreChicago Public Schools Screening Process Discriminated Against Black Candidates
Chicago Public Schools has admitted a teacher screening process used since 2012 discriminated against black and Latino applicants. The process blocked many applicants of color from even getting interviews. By Sarah Karp Article Submission The district
Read moreEnter Luke Cage, a bulletproof black man
By John Fountain Article Submission A bulletproof black man. Now, that’s a superhero we could use in the Chi (Chicago).
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