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Chicago Public Schools To Pay $1.25M After Black Child Attempted Suicide And Later Died

Jamari Dent was a special needs student reportedly bullied by both students and staff.
10/27/2021

Young African-Americans Who Gained a Brief Spotlight in 2013

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Asean Johnson: The 9-Year-Old Who Captivated a Nation

The Chicago native was the youngest speaker at the march.
08/27/2013

Chicago Public Schools Release "Safe Passage" Routes to Ensure Student Safety

Students will have help walking to newly assigned schools.
08/09/2013

Chicago Board of Education Votes to Close 50 Schools

Protests fail to keep Board of Education from backing down.
05/22/2013

Two Dozen Protesters Arrested Over School Closures in Chicago

The Chicago school system will vote Wednesday on closings.
05/21/2013

Waka Flocka Flame to Promote Non-Violence in Chicago

Rapper to give concert despite controversy.
05/15/2013

After Student Protest, Chicago Schools Return to Normal

Roughly 200 students participated in the protests.
04/26/2013

A 15-Year-Old Is Shot Near Obama’s Chicago Home

The teen's death was one of nine shootings within 24 hours.
04/23/2013

Bring That Week Back: Supreme Court Takes on Gay Marriage

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Mayor: Chicago School Closings Tough But Necessary

Rahm Emanuel stands by his decision to close 54 schools.
03/26/2013