After a dog fell through an icy lake, a brave officer set out on a rescue mission.
Chicago’s Mayor Didn’t Take Kindly to Press Secretary’s ‘Derelict’ Insult
5 years 4 months ago
Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a blunt response Thursday after White House press secretary Kaleigh McEnany called her a “derelict mayor”
Mom Who Murdered 5-Year-Old Son AJ Freund: 'I Love Him'
5 years 5 months ago
JoAnn Cunningham, the mother of A.J. Freund, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 5-year-old's brutal death in April 2019.
The Killing of George Floyd, an Oral History
5 years 5 months ago
The killing of George Floyd drove home for the nation what the Black American community has always lived with: there is an imbalance in this country and it’s one that needs to be rectified.
Black Teen Ballet Dancers Usher in New Era With Robert E. Lee Statue Photo Shoot
5 years 4 months ago
How does an image become the focal point of a national movement?
Black Lives Matter Sparks Hope That Equality in Los Angeles Is No Longer a Dream
5 years 5 months ago
The first time the Black community of Watts set fire to itself, Donny Joubert was 5 years old.
Black Comedians Discuss Making Art in 2020: ‘Our Existence Is a Form of Protest’
5 years 4 months ago
In the wake of COVID-19, stand up comedy was put on hold, depriving comics of the opportunity to talk out issues onstage.
Black Mom's Powerful Video Asks: 'When Did My Baby Become a Threat to You?'
5 years 4 months ago
It's a bitter tradition for many Black families: sitting their kids down for "The Talk" and explaining that unlike their white peers, they may be viewed or treated violently simply because of the color of their skin.
Black Man Says He Rented a House for the Weekend and Neighbors Called the Cops
5 years 4 months ago
It can put a damper on a holiday, but questioning how and if they will be welcomed is a concern for many Black travelers.
Eric Garner's Mom on His Legacy and Movement Reignited by George Floyd's Killing
5 years 4 months ago
The killing of George Floyd evoked a sense of déjà vu for many, but no one more than the mother of Eric Garner, Gwen Carr.