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Chicago’s Food Bank Strives to Improve the Community
Chicago’s Food Bank Strives to Improve the Community

The Greater Chicago Food Depository has been operating in the Chicago community for the past 42 years. In their long history they have never seen an increased need for food like they did when COVID-19 hit; this kicked them into overdrive.

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsFebruary 23, 2021Greater Chicago Food Depository, Jacarla Anderson, education & youthComment
The Fruits of Life We Consume
The Fruits of Life We Consume

The fruits of life we consume

have many hidden roots.

History does not only exist

on the surface but beneath

buried In our memories.

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The Real Chi, BlogLee EdwardsFebruary 23, 2021sabrina hart, environmental health & wellness, poetry, Black History Month, The Real Chi, Free Spirit MediaComment
Let’s meet Margaux Mays!
Let’s meet Margaux Mays!

Margaux Mays applies her creativity through digital communication, teaching other artists, and creating decorative art. Mays also holds workshops that foster self-confidence through creativity.

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsFebruary 22, 2021arts & culture, Valeria Garcia, Chicago, local, ArtComment
 Weather Officials Predict More Snow For Sunday
Weather Officials Predict More Snow For Sunday

Chicago isn’t done with snowfall just yet!

According to the National Weather Service Chicago, there is “potential for accumulating snow area-wide Sunday and Sunday night.”

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News Article, The Real ChiLee EdwardsFebruary 19, 2021Mariah McBride, Snow, Chicago, environmental health & wellnessComment
The Origin of Betty Boop
The Origin of Betty Boop
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 19, 2021Emily Corzo, news and Politics, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, Black History Month Comments
Poem: A Tribute to Black History
Poem: A Tribute to Black History
The Real Chi, PerspectiveDonell McNairyFebruary 18, 2021Jacarla Anderson, economic justice, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, Black History MonthComment
Ida B. Wells still leaves a mark in 2021
Ida B. Wells still leaves a mark in 2021
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 18, 2021Delilah Cortez, Black History Month, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
The COVID vaccine as more than science
The COVID vaccine as more than science
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 17, 2021Emily Corzo, news and Politics, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, covid19Comment
Let’s meet Photographer Cleo Cartwright!
Let’s meet Photographer Cleo Cartwright!
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 16, 2021Valeria Garcia, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, arts & cultureComment
Coronavirus has increased the need for single-use plastic in the food industry: can restaurants fights back?
Coronavirus has increased the need for single-use plastic in the food industry: can restaurants fights back?
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 16, 2021Molly O'Mera, environmental health & wellness, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, covid19Comment
Equity through the lens of West Side United grants
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 15, 2021Emily Corzo, news and Politics, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Ahead in the Future
Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Ahead in the Future
The Real Chi, Audio StoryDonell McNairyFebruary 15, 2021madonna Salto, news and Politics, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, criminal justice reform, chicagoComment
COVID-19 HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED CITIZENS’ HOLIDAYS IN 2020
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 12, 2021Delilah Cortez, economic justice, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, covid19Comment
10 Chicago restaurants offer unique carry out options for Valentine’s Day
10 Chicago restaurants offer unique carry out options for Valentine’s Day
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 12, 2021Molly O'Mera, environmental health & wellness, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Youth Led Non Profit organization offers the Pilsen and Little Village community a free showcase for artist and photographers
Youth Led Non Profit organization offers the Pilsen and Little Village community a free showcase for artist and photographers
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 11, 2021Valeria Garcia, arts & culture, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicagoComment
Black-owned business providing virtual coaching services during the pandemic
Black-owned business providing virtual coaching services during the pandemic
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 9, 2021sabrina hart, environmental health & wellness, The Real Chi, Free Spirit Media, chicago, Black History MonthComment
 Weekly Food Initiative Feeds the West Side Community
Weekly Food Initiative Feeds the West Side Community
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 5, 2021Mariah McBride, Free Spirit Media, environmental health & wellness, chicago, West SideComment
Events to entertain, enlighten, and inspire you for Black History Month
Events to entertain, enlighten, and inspire you for Black History Month
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 4, 2021Cassandra Jones, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, West SideComment
A look at Westside businesses a year into the pandemic
A look at Westside businesses a year into the pandemic
News Article, The Real ChiDonell McNairyFebruary 1, 2021Emily Corzo, Free Spirit Media, West Side, chicago, North Lawndale, The Real Chi, covid19 Comments
Biden-Harris Inauguration: Is this the nation's saving grace?
Biden-Harris Inauguration: Is this the nation's saving grace?
Podcast, The Real ChiDonell McNairyJanuary 29, 2021Chinyere Ibeh, Free Spirit Media, The Real Chi, chicago, 2021 InaugurationComment
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