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Occupy Chicago creates a rhythm of excitement

About 130 people were arrested last night during a protest for Occupy Chicago near Grant Park; about 45 less than the reported 175 arrests last Sunday in the same area. Earlier that day Occupy Chicago was still going strong outside the Federal Reserve alongside a march and rally against police brutality. Simone Bullen has been [...]

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No more excuses

Act Now, Complain Never President Barack Obama had strong words for the black community during the annual awards banquet of the Congressional Black Caucus Saturday night. I sat down and spoke with Dantavia Payne and Christen Pointer, who expressed the views on what Obama had to say as well as their feelings and thought on [...]

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Unemployment rate rises while some young adults remain optimistic

The job market for many Americans has been discouraging with unemployment rates rising to 9.2 percent in June. The unemployment rate for 16-24 year olds was 18.9 percent and 10.5 percent for 25-29 year olds according to a USA Today article. The article also states that last year marked the highest percentage of unemployment for [...]

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