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After a summer of poor air quality, Lori Lightfoot seeks to bring environmental justice with new zoning ordinance
After a summer of poor air quality, Lori Lightfoot seeks to bring environmental justice with new zoning ordinance
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyOctober 19, 2020Molly O'Mera, environmental health & wellness, chicago, Free Spirit Media, The Real ChiComment
Forty Acres Fresh Market increasing social justice around food
Forty Acres Fresh Market increasing social justice around food
The Real Chi, News PackageDonell McNairyOctober 15, 2020madonna Salto, Free Spirit Media, chicago, West Side, Austin, The Real ChiComment
5 Helpful Tips to Become the Top Job Candidate
5 Helpful Tips to Become the Top Job Candidate
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyOctober 12, 2020Alfred Soboyejo IV, chicago, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, economic justiceComment
How Has COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Education In Chicagoland?
How Has COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Education In Chicagoland?
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyOctober 12, 2020education & youth, Joe Hendrix, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago Comment
Hispanic Community Gathers Together for Mexican Independence Day in Chicagoland Area
Hispanic Community Gathers Together for Mexican Independence Day in Chicagoland Area
Photo Essay, The Real ChiDonell McNairyOctober 7, 2020Delilah Cortez, Free Spirit Media, chicagoComment
Preparing for the Flu Season During COVID -19 Pandemic
Preparing for the Flu Season During COVID -19 Pandemic
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyOctober 2, 2020Mariah McBride, environmental health & wellness, chicago, North LawndaleComment
Chicago native shares inspiration behind her mentorship program
Chicago native shares inspiration behind her mentorship program

Ladies of Virtue mentor Jamila Trimuel, 39, grew up on the Southeast side of Chicago in the South Shore community. She remembers how her father would always tell her, "You're an African girl, you could do anything you set your mind to."

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsOctober 1, 2020sabrina hart, environmental health & wellness, Chicago, Ladies of VirtueComment
Editorial: The mindset of 2020
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 31, 2020Amya Jordan, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Downtown employee can’t get to work because of another looting
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 31, 2020Delilah Cortez, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, news and Politics, education & youthComment
West Side End of Summer Events
West Side End of Summer Events
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 26, 2020Mariah McBride, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, West Side, environmental health & wellnessComment
Editorial: Chicago’s 2020 tree census is underway: will it underscore the injustices that plague our urban forest?
Editorial: Chicago’s 2020 tree census is underway: will it underscore the injustices that plague our urban forest?
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 25, 2020Molly O'Mera, environmental health & wellness, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicagoComment
Editorial : The Resurgence Of Drive-In Movies In Chicago
Editorial : The Resurgence Of Drive-In Movies In Chicago
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 20, 2020Alfred Soboyejo IV, economic justice, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Taylor Street Farms
Taylor Street Farms
The Real Chi, Photo EssayDonell McNairyAugust 20, 2020Molly O'Mera, environmental health & wellness, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Austin Coming Together helps host last community food pantry
Austin Coming Together helps host last community food pantry
The Real Chi, News ArticleDonell McNairyAugust 17, 2020Mariah McBride, environmental health & wellness, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicago, Austin, Austin Coming TogetherComment
Virtual Yoga with West Garfield Park Conservatory
Virtual Yoga with West Garfield Park Conservatory
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyAugust 17, 2020Naomi Haden, chicago, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, ChicagoComment
What Does It Mean To Belong?
What Does It Mean To Belong?

Everyone in the world longs for the feeling to belong in this world.

Through families, friends, and even at work, this is a normal feeling to have. In this climate, the importance of knowing your ethnicity has been the hot topic to know your place in the world. What is your place? What is your role? How do you deal?


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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsAugust 13, 2020Elandra GIlmore, arts & culture Comment
Chicago theatre makers produced a movie entirely on Zoom
Chicago theatre makers produced a movie entirely on Zoom

“CONNECTION ERROR,” a movie made entirely via Zoom by two Chicago based theatre makers will be streaming on YouTube on Sept. 3.

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsAugust 13, 2020Carolyn Chen, Zoom, movies, arts & cultureComment
From Stages To Screens: The Uncertainty of Live Chicago Music
From Stages To Screens: The Uncertainty of Live Chicago Music

What is the future of live music in Chicago? COVID-19 has put most venues on indefinite hiatus due to the global pandemic. No concert, no tour, and not even a global festival is safe from cancellation.

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsAugust 13, 2020Joe Hendrix, music, arts & culture Comment
Social Distance Church Service During COVID-19
Social Distance Church Service During COVID-19

On Sunday, July 19, Grace & Glory Tabernacle MB Church officially reopened the doors of the church to its congregation.

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The Real Chi, News ArticleLee EdwardsAugust 13, 2020Markayle Tolliver, covid19, environmental health & wellnessComment
Community members discuss potential name change of Douglass Park
Community members discuss potential name change of Douglass Park

On July 22, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners voted to initiate the process of removing Stephen Douglas’ namesake from Douglass Park in order for the park to honor American abolitionist, Frederick Douglass.

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsAugust 12, 2020Veronica Schonoover, Douglass Park, criminal justice reformComment
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