Equity for Black businesses is at the center of the hemp debate
Jan 9, 2025 · Hall’s proposal for regulation includes implementing an age limit of 21 for hemp consumption, similar to marijuana and alcohol. He also wants to enforce strict packaging that …
Semicolon bookstore is closing due to ‘decisions that were not ...
Jan 3, 2025 · The Black woman-owned Chicago bookstore Semicolon is closing its doors after five years of operations. Owner Danielle Moore announced through Instagram today that the …
Chicago’s Black residents can invest in Bally’s Casino
Jan 17, 2025 · Conyears-Ervin went on to say how much representation matters in opportunities such as this, adding that the structure of a lower financial risk threshold allows more Black …
A diverse coalition of immigrant rights advocates defend Chicago’s ...
Jan 14, 2025 · After the 2024 election, Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, said that “Chicago would be ground zero for deportations.” Ald. Raymond Lopez has said he believes …
Here’s a list of MLK Day events, Trump protests and more …
Jan 17, 2025 · Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church Annual MLK Day Celebration. Time & Place: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church (3622 W Douglas …
George’s Music Room is in ‘conceptual phase,’ owner clarifies …
UPDATE — On Sept. 18, The TRiiBE initially reported that George’s Music Room is being restored after owner George Daniels reconfirmed the news in a phone interview that …
Chicago remains a sanctuary city, but Mayor Johnson must …
Jan 17, 2025 · Chicago’s designation as a sanctuary city survived another attempt by a subgroup of alders to roll back some protections for undocumented immigrants in favor of an incoming …
The TRiiBE • Reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago.
The Culture How Chicago drill artists hacked the conversation about gun violence . In his new book, media scholar Jabari M. Evans explores how drill rap changed the Internet — and views …
Update your 2025 playlist with these 10 rising Chicago artists
Dec 30, 2024 · While gearing up to release her 2025 album, Black American Beauty, rapper and local activist J. Bambii has been on a roll with her new music. Her fiery single, “Church Fan,” …
‘Santa looks like me’: How Santa Larry brings representation to …
Dec 18, 2024 · Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic. During the holiday season each year, veteran Larry Jefferson …