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WEBTonight, Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out her version for the country in a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention. There has been lots of speculation around what her campaign platform will be. The TRiiBE spoke with Black Democratic voters and delegates about the issues they want Kamala Harris to prioritize.
About - The TRiiBE
WEBThe TRiiBE is a digital media platform that is reshaping the narrative of Black Chicago and giving ownership back to the people. Our original works in journalism and documentary, alongside creative writing and video, capture the multifaceted essence of the Black experience in pursuit of truth and liberation.
The People - The TRiiBE
WEBPERSPECTIVE: The complex journey of Black women in the Democratic Party, Chicago and beyond. The accomplishments of Chicago women – particularly Black Chicago women — will be displayed for the world to see when our visitors arrive at the DNC.
The Scene
WEBTimbre Music Festival. Sat, Sep 21 | 1pm - 9pm. 1908 S Millard Ave parking lot (Millard Ave & Ogden Ave at Harmony Community Church parking lot)
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The Culture - The TRiiBE
WEBThe TRiiBE spoke with Chicago native Dr. Veronica Appleton about her new comic, inspiring youth to advocate for peace. What’s Funny? Lil Rel Howery and Knowledge Beckom’s new festival should have the answer. With the What’s Funny Comedy Festival, these two hope to film yearly comedy specials in Chicago.
The News - The TRiiBE
WEBCook County residents push for lasting programs as American Rescue Plan funding winds down. On Wednesday evening, Cook County residents gathered at Kennedy King College, where they were invited to weigh in on which programs they want to see extended after COVID-19 relief dollars are gone. The meeting was part of a series of “Community Voices ...
OPINION | Fredo Santana, a Drill pioneer, is dead and here's why …
WEBJan 21, 2018 · We’re using this week to discuss rapper Fredo Santana’s tragic death. Content creator Mikki Veal shared her thoughts on Chicago’s PTSD problem. Below, Merk Murphy, of Glory Boyz Entertainment’s management team, shares his thoughts on Santana and other Drill rappers not being accepted in Chicago. As told to Tiffany Walden.
The Blackest administration: how Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson …
WEBJun 18, 2024 · “The largest representation of African Americans in any of the mayoral administrations, especially Black mayoral administrations, occurred only with Harold Washington’s administration, which was the first time a Black mayor was in charge of city government and the city of Chicago,” Peggy Montes told The TRiiBE.. Before Washington’s election, the city’s top administrators were white men.
Decades later, some wonder if Cabrini-Green’s history is being …
WEBFeb 6, 2020 · The Cabrini-Green housing projects has had a complicated reputation. Introduced in 1942, the decision to invest in public housing communities around the city was an effort aimed to replace slums and provide affordable housing for low-income families. Many working-class Black families migrating from southern states took advantage of this opportunity. By the 1980s, Cabrini-Green consisted of 23 ...
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