Is Chicago an Actual Warzone?
Chicago Crime and Violence Statistics Chicago has always been known for violence and crime in particular parts of the city. It is more than twice as likely for a crime to happen to someone in Chicago than in any other town in Illinois. Illinois is also ranked very low in the safety rankings, only being […]
The Myth of the Missing Black Father
One of America’s most persistent stereotypes is that Black men simply do not take care of their children. Folklore claims that they are unfit fathers and their children never feel their presence. This is all a lie; many studies show that the rates of Black fatherhood are not as the narrative portrays. This lie is […]
Why Is Public Transportation Unsafe?
Public transportation in Chicago has been criticized for being dangerous and unsafe, however, how unsafe is it? Services like trains and buses are considered public transportation. Chicago as a whole has also been deemed violent and unsafe by the media but even if that were true, the CTA can’t be that bad right? It is […]
Highland Park Ignore Shootings to Continue Bud Billiken Parade
The Bud Billiken parade is set for August 13 as Highland Park heals by pretending a shooter didn’t commit acts of violence a few weeks earlier. The Bud Billiken parade celebrates 93 years of the annual gathering. The president of the Bud Billiken Parade, Myiti Sengstacke-Rice said, “We’re moving forward. The thing about Bud Billiken […]
‘Law and Order’ Crew Member Johnny Pizarro Shot to Death
Johnny Pizarro, 31-year-old, was shot and killed at around 5 a.m. on the morning of July 19, 2022. He was a crew member for the well-known TV show “Law & Order.” Pizarro died on set on the first day of filming. Filming was canceled for the rest of the day after the unfortunate death of […]
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