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With the majority of high-school seniors focusing on college applications, I sat down with three industry experts to discuss trades and non-college career opportunities that they should also give consideration: Brian Brodeur…
Access to quality affordable housing is a growing problem in cities across the country, and Chicago is no exception. According to a study by DePaul’s Institute of Housing Studies, Chicago recently lost…
At B/ACE, our writers have opinions about EVERYTHING. Our new column, The Way I See It, gives them a chance to share those opinions with our readers. There is a saying in…
Trade unions are meant to provide support to their members, protecting the integrity of the trade and advocating for the best wages, benefits, and safety standards. But many African-American tradespeople have a…
On Saturday, June 19, African-Americans around the country will celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Although it is the oldest African-American holiday in our…
Washington Park is a South Side gem with a fascinating history. The 370-acre park was designed in the 1870s by landscape architects, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, whose other famous designs…
A prisoner’s release is an opportunity to rebuild their lives and re-establish connections with friends and loved ones. But a successful transition to society can be difficult. And for some ex-offenders, life…
Garfield Park Community Council Breathes Life into an Underserved West Side Community Garfield Park is a close-knit community on Chicago’s West Side. The neighborhood has a rich history, stunning architecture, and is…
Online Event Gives Participants Tools to Repair Their Records Being convicted of a felony often means losing more than freedom. The loss of voting rights, parental rights, and discrimination by potential employers…
What Will The Election of Joe Biden Mean for Black America? From the ads he ran calling for the death penalty of five Black and Brown teens, to the false claims that…