Student of the Month: Layla Lee, 17

The North Lawndale College Prep graduate touts a lofty GPA to match her lofty ambitions.

Reesheda Graham-Washington, Head of Kehrein Center, on Thinking Deeply About Juneteenth

Reesheda Graham-Washington, the executive director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts talks about reimagining Juneteenth and the Center's upcoming 'Black Aura' weekend.

Westsiders Discuss Why Black Maternal Health Matters

Advocates and healthcare providers argued for a return to more communal and collective approaches to childbirth.

Spreading Wellness Is Part of the Job 

From helping families in a fire to saving lives, Wellness Workers are many times the first to respond to Westsiders in need.

Westsiders Strategize Anti-Violence Efforts Ahead of Summer 

The West Side Block Club Association hopes a gang truce stems the tide of summer violence on the Westside.

Print Edition: April 17, 2024
Why Cata Truss Wants to Turn Chicago Red

Why longtime Westside activist Cata Truss Wants To Turn Chicago Red.

Consider a Career as a Videographer

If you enjoy watching or recording videos with your smartphone you should consider a career as a videographer.

Austin’s First Yoga Studio Is Unapologetically Black, Owner Says  

ACT Yoga, 5457 W. Madison St., is Austin’s first yoga studio, owner Marshawn Feltus says.

Westside Lawmakers and the Fight to Be Made Whole

Ald. Mitts, Rep. Ford and Congressman Davis outline plans to address flooding recovery efforts.