Community Reporting
The Games That Mark Our Lives
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, always changing with new arrivals and departures. Brighton Park exemplifies this constant evolution, where homes and streets have witnessed waves of different communities. Today, its vibrant Latino heart beats strongest among the youth. We explore how sports and games become markers of community identity and generational connection.
Continue Reading →Storytelling That Matters
As a young man, Frank Latin absorbed the conversations around him—at the barbershop, on the basketball court, throughout his neighborhood. This was the news that truly mattered to his community. Years later, Latin discovered himself joining these conversations in ways he never imagined, becoming a voice for stories that need telling.
Continue Reading →Was Your Migration Worth It?
They recall the exact moment of arrival. But more importantly, they remember why they came and how their lives transformed. Stories of frustration, loneliness, and isolation interweave with tales of new opportunities, fresh beginnings, and doors that remained closed in their homelands. These are narratives of courage, sacrifice, and hope.
Continue Reading →Covering Ferguson Up Close
During moments of tragedy, we seek news sources we can trust—journalism that explains what's happening and what it means for our communities. Ferguson, Missouri brought journalists from across the nation. But there's a distinct difference in coverage from those who live the story firsthand versus those reporting from the outside.
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