How has the Black Chicago accent retained its Southern roots?

There’s a Southern twang in the Black Chicago accent, even though many Black Chicagoans are generations removed from the ...
The Root

Is Black Chicago Slipping Away?

Bloomberg reports that U.S. Rep. Danny Davis is singing the blues — literally — about watching “black Chicago slip away” as Hispanics gain political power and economic clout in the city. The ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago and its New Negro swagger hum throughout 'Sinners'

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WGN-TV

Chicago’s Bronzeville: A beacon of Black creativity and culture

CHICAGO — Between 1910 and 1970, as many as six million African Americans fled the segregation of the South in search of the American Dream and the freedoms it promised. The pursuit of life, liberty ...
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From Chatham to Wrigley: Ernie Banks' CTA commute and Black Chicago history

The Chicago Transit Authority highlighted late Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks for Black History Month, celebrating his avid use and support of the city's rail system during and after his career. The ...
PBS

Chicago Police Disproportionately Used Force Against Black Chicagoans: Study

The first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by the Chicago Police Department. Chicago police officers disproportionately used force against Black Chicagoans, even when considering they are more ...