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Occupy Chicago: NATO Week of Actions Spokespeople for protests and other actions planned around Chicago's upcoming NATO summit offer a preview of their plans and identify resources for journalists.
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The Illinois Labor History Society commemorates the death of striking workers and police during the “Haymarket Affair” in 1886.
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Chicago City Council Approves RCN Franchise
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Early Education Impact Symposium
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On Any Given Day: Commissioned by Humboldt Park Social Services, On Any Given Day uses the stories of real people affected by homelessness to shed a light on the issue in Chicago.
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Change of Plans for G8-NATO Protest Local activists announce new plans for demonstrations on Sunday, May 20, to coincide with the opening day of the NATO summit following an announcement that the G8 summit will no longer be held in the city.
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Latinos on Israel: IL Rep. Lisa Hernandez (Dist 24) and Fernando Diaz, Hoy newspaper, relate their firsthand experiences in a recent mission to Israel, and how the lessons learned about education, immigration, and politics could be applied in the United States.
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Proyecto Latina Irasema Gonzalez of Proyecto Latina provides a glimpse of the multi-media project that showcases emerging and established Latina talent through a blog and monthly reading series. Topics focus on health, community issues and women in the arts.
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ADAPT: Wheelchair Basketball ADAPT member Chris Vollan interviews Adaptive Sports Coordinator and Coach, Adam Kramer and others about wheelchair basketball.
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The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve The Chicago Teachers Union release "The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve", a report with recommendations on how to improve student academic performance and strengthen neighborhood schools.
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ADAPT: Barking Angels Service Dog Foundation ADAPT welcomes Barking Angels Service Dog Foundation, an agency that provides service and companion dogs to developmentally and physically disabled and hearing and mentally impaired individuals.
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Shattered Lens: A Citizen’s Right to Film A panel of journalists, lawyers, and public officials including Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy discuss legal issues faced by citizen and professional journalists in today’s political climate.
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Twenty-First Century Chicago Dick Simpson, Constance A. Mixon, and Don Rose discuss Twenty First Century Chicago, which investigates the social, economic, and governmental conditions of the city in this century.
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Occupy the Dream: A Martin Luther King Celebration IL Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (2nd Dist.) joins religious leaders, civil rights activists, and elected officials from Illinois and Indiana to commemorate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urge a continued movement for economic and political equality.
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ADAPT - We Need Jobs! Not Cuts! ADAPT joins Chicago's JOBS NOT CUTS Day of Action rally to oppose proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and to demand job-creating policies.
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ILLCF Town Hall: The State of the State A panel of Illinois legislators including Sen. Christine Radogno, Rep. Mike Fortner, Governor Pat Quinn, and Senate President John Cullerton discuss the impact of future policies on the Latino community at a town hall meeting held by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation.
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Chicago Government in Focus: Joseph M. Ferguson Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson gives an insider’s perspective into the workings of city government and potential fixes for the city’s budget issues.
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Republic Windows & Doors Occupation Revisited Armando Robles, a Republic worker and president of UE Local 1110, discusses the impact of the workers' triumph at Republic Windows & Doors, and Andrew Friend's documentary film, 'Workers Republic".
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Torture Survivors: A Roundtable Darrell Cannon, a John Burge torture victim, joins a panel of police torture survivors to discuss their experiences and proposals to build a memorial for victims in Chicago.
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Arts Policy and the 2012 Elections Rep. Jan Schakowsky joins a discussion of how budget cuts and policy changes proposed ahead of the 2012 elections could impact the arts in America.
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How's Rahm Doing Local political experts, activists, and journalists discuss the performance of Mayor Emanuel during his first six months in office.
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Teatro Luna: Crossed "Crossed" is an original play by Teatro Luna that portrays the modern American immigrant experience through autobiographical stories, interviews, and news reports.
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ADAPT Reports on Occupy Chicago ADAPT of Chicago Productions examines the commonalities between the activism of the disability community and the goals of the Occupy Chicago protest.
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Perspectivas Latinas: The 13th Annual Cuatro Festival Fabian Saldana from the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance highlights the traditional music and meaning of the cuatro, and the upcoming Cuatro Festival.
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Cine Latino: Festival of Short Films Presented by CAN TV and the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, Cine Latino features short films and animations from around the world that celebrate the diversity and themes of Latino cinema.
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Beyond the Prison Industrial Complex Prof. Ruth Wilson Gilmore offers a critique of incarceration in the American judicial system and suggests alternative methods to addressing crime in the country. Click here to watch video. |
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30th Anniversary of the Gerber/Hart Library Brent Nicholson Earle recounts his quest to run 9,000 miles around the perimeter of the United States starting in 1986, raising $300,000 for AIDS charities along the way.
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Take Back Chicago March Thousands of protestors, including representatives from labor unions and other groups, march in response to issues facing workers, homeowners, and schools in Chicago. Click here to watch video. |
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The Great Recession: How We Got Here and Prospects for Recovery Dean Baker, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, compares the events surrounding the Great Depression with today’s recession. Click here to watch video. |
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16th Anniversary Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival Asian Improv aRts Midwest presents jazz performances by Asian-American musicians in advance of their upcoming jazz festival. Click here to watch video. |
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Day of Outrage for Troy Davis Protestors rally in Chicago's Daley Plaza in response to the execution of Troy Davis in Georgia. Click here to watch video. |
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Community Forum on Immigration IL Rep. Luis Gutierrez holds a community forum to highlight the impact of new policies announced by the Obama administration on immigrants facing deportation. Click here to watch video. |
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2011 Campaign One Change Poetry, songwriting, and bucket drumming skills are on display as Chicago youth perform pieces they developed for a summer arts program. This program was made possible through a special partnership with the Chicago Park District, Congo Square Theatre Company, and CAN TV. Click here to watch video. |
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Bucket Drummers of Berger Park Chicago youth showcase their bucket drumming skills developed through a Summer arts program held at Berger Park. This program was made possible through a partnership with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Moving Company and CAN TV.
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2011 Bughouse Square Debates Kenzo Shibata of the Chicago Teacher's Union and Richard Lorenc of the America's Future Foundation discuss collective bargaining and the public sector at the 2011 Bughouse Square Debates.
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Opposition to Secure Communities Alie Kabba, ICIRR, joins community members at a press conference against "Secure Communities," a controversial federal immigration program.
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Aerial Dance Chicago: UnEarthed Aerial Dance Chicago presents UnEarthed, an environmentally-themed performance combining aerial acrobatics and dance.
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Grassroots Collaborative: People’s City Council Meeting Ald. Joe Moore joins close to 20 Chicago aldermen and over 1,600 community members for a town hall meeting to address local issues and possible solutions.
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Demanding the Right to Protest Tom Burke, Committee to Stop FBI Repression, and local activists call on city officials to permit protests at the NATO/G8 Summit in May 2012. |
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5th Annual Latin Jazz Festival Cuban pianist Chuchito Valdes headlines Humboldt Park's outdoor festival celebrating the tradition of Latin jazz. |
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2011 Pro Arts Studios Animation Showcase CAN TV community partner, Pros Arts Studios along with Yollocalli Arts Reach present original animation produced by teen artists. |
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Latino Policy Forum:
Latino community leaders discuss the effects of redistricting, the state budget, education reform, and other laws passed by the General Assembly during its 2010-2011 session. Sylvia Puente, Latino Policy Forum executive director, joins former mayoral candidate, Miguel del Valle, on the panel. |
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Community Forum: CAN TV's Community Forum is on location at Whittier Elementary School in Pilsen to hear from the Whittier Parents Committee about the ongoing struggle with CPS to preserve and renovate the community field house. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV). Photo by Brett Jelinek. |
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53rd Annual Debs-Thomas-Harrington Dinner Ralph Martire, of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability delivers the keynote address at the 53rd Annual Debs-Thomas-Harrington Dinner. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV). |
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International Day Against Homophobia Activists and allies gather in Chicago to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and to raise awareness of the situation facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV). |
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"Give It Back" Rally for Education, Jobs, and Housing Unions and community groups unite for the "Give it Back" rally to demand wealthy businesses who receive tax cuts, incentives and bailouts give back some of their massive profits to ensure jobs, schools and housing. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television(CAN TV).
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Facing Our Water Crisis: Emily Carrol from Food Water Watch - Chicago discusses the implications of privitizing water at the city, state, and federal level. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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Issues Surrounding Budget Cuts and Social Security Adapt protests in opposition to U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan's (R-WI) budget proposal. Emily Stuart, Organizer with the Illinois Alliance For Retired Americans also discusses current Social Security issues. This program was produced by ADAPT of Chicago Productions with support from CAN TV.
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The Fire that Changed America Professor and author Jo Ann Argersinger discusses the Triangle Factory fire of 1911 that sparked major labor safety reforms and legislation in the United States.
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Radiation Exposure and Health: Jeff Patterson, from Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Dave Kraft, from the Nuclear Energy Information Service, discuss the tragedies in Chernobyl and Japan. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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The DREAM Act Unity U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, join the Illinois Coalition for Refugee and Immigrant Rights, university presidents, community organizations and immigrant youth to push for passage of the Illinois and the federal DREAM Acts. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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Made in Egypt: Egyptian public speaker, Ms. Sahar El-Nadi, shares a detailed eyewitness account of the Egyptian revolution as well as the role that women played in the successful overthrow of Mubarak. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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League of Women Voters of Chicago: Cook County Board of Commissioners president, Toni Preckwinkle, delivers the keynote speech for the 25th Annual State of the City luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters of Chicago (lwvchicago.org). This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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ADAPT Youth Summit Chicago ADAPT member Scott Nance produced and edited this 15 minute program designed to provide youth with and without disabilities an opportunity to develop leadership skills in direct action. Based in Chicago, this event combined a three day intensive training on the disability civil rights movement, the importance and philosophy of direct action and non violent civil disobedience ending with an actual action to put into practice what has been learned.
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It Could Happen Here: The Consequences of a Nuclear Accident Near Chicago Dr. Andrew Kanter of Physicians for Social Responsibility explains the medical and health effects of a hypothetical local nuclear accident. The talk is part of an educational series presented by the Nuclear Energy Information Service (neis.org) to mark the 20th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl.
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ADAPT: Parents with Disabilities This episode features parents with disabilities. Adapt also visits the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (frcd.org) an organization that holds free seminars on the special ed. rights of children with disabilities. This program was produced by ADAPT of Chicago Productions with support from CAN TV.
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Chicago Clean Power Coalition: Dave Kraft, of the Nuclear Energy Information Service, joins the Chicago Clean Power Coalition to hold an ad-hoc hearing at City Council chambers promoting the Clean Power Ordinance.
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Ugandan LGBTQ Activist: Frank Mugisha Ugandan human rights activist, Frank Mugisha, discusses the challenges facing LGBTQ individuals and advocates in Uganda and across the African continent.
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LGBTQ Mayoral Candidate Forum Tracy Baim from Windy City Media moderates a mayoral candidate forum focused on education, HIV/AIDS, youth homelessness, transgender rights and public safety.
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Asian American Community Chicago mayoral candidates discuss their positions on public safety, community development, minority business enterprise, affirmative action, education and redistricting at this forum held by Pan Asian Voter Empowerment.
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Community PTA Mayoral Candidate's Forum Black Star Community PTA and Educational Village Keepers Community PTSA host a Mayoral Forum at Corliss High School.
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Chicago Mayoral Candidate's Forum on Veterans Affairs The Coalition of Veterans Organizations host this forum where mayoral candidates speak on veterans affairs and hear from local veterans about their needs. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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Mayoral Candidate Forum Chicago mayoral candidates Miguel Del Valle, Carol Moseley-Braun and Gery Chico share their views on community and environmental issues.
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Mayoral Candidate Forum Chicago mayoral candidates discuss their views on affordable, public, and subsidized housing at this forum held by The National Public Housing Museum and The Central Advisory Council.
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Chicago Teachers Union The Chicago Teachers Union hosts a Mayoral Forum focused on the future of Chicago's educational system.
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Chicago Mayoral Forum on Education Chicago mayoral candidates answer questions from the community about their views on, and plans for, education and related issues in the city of Chicago at this forum held by The Raise Your Hand Coalition, Northside Democracy for America and the Illinois Policy Institute.
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Public vs. Charter Schools Parents, teachers and community members rally outside the Chicago Board of Education to protest public funding for the creation of private charter schools.
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New Chicago 2011 Coalition: The New Chicago 2011 Coalition hosts a mayoral candidates forum to discuss issues such as housing, jobs, violence and education.
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Mayoral Candidate Forum at UIC
The University of Illinois at Chicago hosts a public forum featuring Chicago's mayoral candidates.
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Black Mexico:
The DuSable Museum hosts contemporaries in the field of Afro-Mexican studies to discuss the intricacies of race relations between African American and Latino communities.
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ADAPT:
In this episode, Special Olympics athlete Allison Berggren and members of the Special Olympics staff are interviewed. ADAPT also visits The Answer, Inc., a south side autism awareness and support group. This program was produced by ADAPT of Chicago Productions with support from CAN TV.
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Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees Legislative Caucus
Elizabeth Ortiz from the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education discusses the implications of the education gap on the Latino community. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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Chicago Newsroom
In this week's program, Ken Davis discusses the implications of the recent election with independent journalist, Dave Glowacz; Chicago Sun-Times Criminal Courts Reporter, Rummana Hussain; WBEZ Radio Political Reporter, Sam Hudzik; and Salim Muwakkil from In These Times Magazine.
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Comparing Gubernatorial
Ralph Martire and Bill O’Connor from the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability compare budget proposals from Quinn, Brady and other candidates for Illinois governor.
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Chicago Teachers Union Press Conference:
Congressmen Danny Davis, Luis Gutierrez and Bobby Rush join the Chicago Teachers Union president, Karen Lewis (pictured), in addressing the unspent money in the Education Jobs Act Fund and the 400 illegally fired teachers’ jobs that remain hanging in the balance. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
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Chicago Newsroom
In this week's program, Ken Davis is joined by Sun-Times columnist, Esther J. Cepeda; Community Media Workshop President, Thom Clark; independent columnist, Ray Hanania; and Chicago jazz writer, Neil Tesser. The panel discusses "The New News", a report on the state of Chicago's online media. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network TV.
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Poets of Palmer Park
Chicago youth showcase their original poetry developed through a summer arts program held at Palmer Park. This program was made possible through a partnership with the Chicago Park District, Congo Square Theatre Company and CAN TV.
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Chicago Newsroom
In this week’s news roundup, Ken Davis is joined by Chicago journalist, Monroe Anderson, Hoy Managing Editor, Fernando Diaz and Chris Robling WGN-TV political analyst.
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Bucket Drummers of Berger Park
Chicago youth showcase their bucket drumming skills developed through a summer arts program held at Berger Park. This program was made possible through a partnership with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Moving Company & CAN TV.
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Adapt: We Protest the Illinois State Budget Cuts!
Adapt and supporters regather outside the Thompson Center to protest cuts to the state's home care program. Tom Wilson of Access Living then joins Adapt in the studio to explain how these cuts will effect the disability community.
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Chicago Newsroom
In this week's news roundup, Ken Davis is joined by political strategist, Delmarie Cobb, Beyond the Beltway host, Bruce DuMont and contributor to the Chicago Reader and Chicago Public Radio, Hunter Clauss. The panel discusses the recent Chicago police protest and the bevy of potential mayoral candidates.
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Carlos Alberto Torres Released
After serving more than 30 years in prison, Puerto Rican political prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres was released on July 26, 2010. This video documents his release, as well as the community celebration in Chicago later that day.
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Chicago Newsroom
In a roundup of this week’s major news, Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Tribune columnist, Eric Zorn, Chicago Reader reporter, Ben Joravsky, and Chicago Teachers Union President, Karen Lewis.
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AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance
Celebrating a decade of performances, AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance presents Time Flies: Ten Years of Imagination Taking Flight.
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The Future of African-American Leadership
Former Cook County Board President Bobbie Steele and other prominent African-American leaders discuss the importance of strong leadership in public policy for people of color.
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Amy Goodman: Breaking the Sound Barrier
Investigative journalist, Amy Goodman, gives her perspective on current news events and the state of the independent media.
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Adapt: Illinois State Budget Cuts Protest
Disability rights group, Chicago ADAPT, gathers with SEIU Healthcare members at the Thompson Center to protest cuts to the state's home care program. The reduction threatens community-based services, and the independence of people with disabilities and seniors.
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The New Jim Crow:
Professor Michelle Alexander, author of 'The New Jim Crow', addresses the issue of mass incarceration of black men.
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Kerry James Marshall:
Artist Kerry James Marshall discusses his art and the creative process at this event held at the Museum of Contemporary Art mcachicago.org.
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Chicago Newsroom:
Ken Davis is joined by investigative journalist and author, John Conroy to discuss the significance of the recent federal conviction of Jon Burge. Conroy has covered Chicago police torture since 1990.
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FCC Testimony
Community members testify before the Federal Communications Commission on the proposed Comcast/NBC merger.
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Chicago Newsroom: BP In Our Own Back Yard
Did you know that BP operates the largest in-land oil refinery in the U.S. just a few miles from Chicago in Whiting, Indiana? Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente and Henry Henderson, National Resource Defense Council to discuss the environmental impacts of the plant here and in Canada’s Boreal Forest.
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Bring America Home
William Greider, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation, addresses the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America on how citizens can better understand today's government.
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Radioactive Waste: People's Policy
Beyond Nuclear's Kevin Kamps and Nuclear Information and Resource Service's Diane D' Arrigo join Dave Kraft from the Nuclear Energy Information Service to discuss the environmental problem of nuclear waste.
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Chicago Newsroom:
Lorraine Forte, editor in chief of Catalyst Chicago, and Ramsin Canon, politics editor for Gapers Block, join Ken Davis to discuss the Chicago Teacher's Union election as well as the Obama administration’s “Race To The Top” education policy.
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Chicago Newsroom: Illinois Budget Crisis
Journalist Ken Davis discusses the passing of the Illinois state budget and its $13 billion shortfall.
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Reaching Black Boys Symposium
Dr. Pedro Noguera, New York University scholar, discusses the racial achievement gap of young African American men at the Reaching Black Boys Symposium.
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Brain Fitness Seminar
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Knowing Your Civil Rights at Wright
Abdi Y. Maya, of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, talks about discrimination and harassment at Wright College.
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African American and Latino Dialogue & Research Forum
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Adapt: Special Education Rights
Elliott Marks, from the Family Resource Center on Disabilities, discusses his organization's free seminars on special education rights of children with disabilities.
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Chicago Newsroom: Freedom of Information
Ken Davis discusses Illinois' new Freedon of Information Act with Phil Kadner, columnist at the Southtown Star, and Tracy Siska, executive director of the Chicago Justice Project.
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Jornada 360: 30 Years of Activism, Struggle & Resistance
Across the US and in Puerto Rico, more than a dozen events were held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the April 4th, 1980 arrests of the Puerto Rican political prisoners in Evanston, IL. |
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2010 Family Impact Seminar: The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning Gaylord Gieseke, Vice President of Voices for Illinois Children, explores ideas on how to continue Illinois' investment in social and emotional learning.
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2010 Family Impact Seminar: The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning Caryn Curry from the Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership explains the implementation of social and emotional learning standards in Illinois' schools.
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2010 Family Impact Seminar: The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning Chris Koch, Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, joins a discussion on the continued investment in social and emotional learning and its importance in Illinois' schools.
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Perspectivas Latinas
Pepe Vargas, Executive Director of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, discusses the 26th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival held April 16 - 29, 2010.
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Accessing Justice: Military Veterans, Servicemembers, and their Families
Lt. Darren Myers of the Naval Legal Service Office joins attorneys and community leaders to discuss the unmet legal issues facing our veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
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The Guantanamo Lawyers:
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Chicago Newsroom: The Future of Journalism
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ADAPT: Breaking Stereotypes by Example
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Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State
Author Garry Wills discusses how the atomic bomb has increased the power of the modern presidency and redefined the government as a national security state.
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Human Rights Watch:
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Black Panther Party In Retrospect:
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Cook County Board President Candidates Forum
Candidates vie for Cook County Board President during this lively forum sponsored by the Chicago Foundation for Women.
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Anna Shteynshleyger Exhibition Tour
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Legislative Leaders Discuss Income Tax Increase
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The Real World of Gangs in Chicago
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What's Happening to Japanese Workers?
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Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain in Millennium Park
Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, creator of the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, discusses his work and other internationally renowned public art projects.
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City Club of Chicago | Hon. Pat Quinn
The City Club of Chicago presents Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.
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Chicago's Deadly Streets
Father Pfleger joins a panel of anti-violence advocates to discuss Chicago's recent string of violent murders and explore ways to prevent future deaths.
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Campaign for Better Health Care: Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Debate
Gubernatorial candidates Governor Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes debate for the governor’s seat.
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Community Forum: The Digital Divide
Chicago journalist Ken Davis reports on community based efforts to transform the digital divide into digital excellence.
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The Chicago 7 Conspiracy Trial: A Public Discussion Marking its 40th Anniversary
Former Defense Attorney Thomas Sullivan helped overturn the conviction of the Chicago 7. He explains why this trial is still an important part of our political culture.
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Public Health Forum on Toxic Chemicals, Disabilities, and Policy Solutions
How do chemicals found in plastics contribute to learning disabilities? Dr. Anju Usman of True Health Medical Center joins a discussion about the negative effects of toxic chemicals.
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Helping Her Live: Gaining Control of Breast Cancer
Women of color from the Austin, Garfield Park, and Humboldt Park communities educate themselves about breast health and hear inspiring testimonials from breast cancer survivors.
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Incarceration, Race and the Affect on Family
Craig Townsend is a formerly incarcerated father of two. He shares his story and discusses how incarceration affects children.
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350! Chicago Climate Action
In preparation for the International Day of Climate Prevention on October 24th, environmental advocates describe the devastating effects of global warming.
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Violent Realities
Tour Roosevelt University's Gage Gallery and hear the stories behind this photography exhibit that captures the victims of gun violence in the United States and Guatemala.
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Jornada de la Libertad
Through music, theater, and poetry, the National Boricua Human Rights Network commemorates the release of two generations of Puerto Rican freedom fighters. Hear former political prisoners share their stories.
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Blowing Our Top
How does the practice of mountain top removal – or literally blowing up mountains tops - impact our environment? Pam Richart of the Eco-Justice Collaborative explains.
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Artists at Work: Beyond the Walls
A group of Chicago artists discuss creative ways of making a full-time living beyond the traditional gallery system.
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ADAPT: Illinois Holding Families Hostage Tony Paulauski, Executive Director of The Arc of Illinois, joins a discussion about state budget cuts and the elimination of critical services to people with disabilities, including visits to homes of Illinois families impacted by the cuts..
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Daniel Burnham, Urban Visionary: Chicago and the Making of Modern America In the mid-1880’s Daniel Burnham set about to tame Chicago’s cyclonic, unregulated economic growth with an urban community that balanced order and freedom. With author and professor, Donald L. Miller.
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Supreme Court Review Richard Epstein and Geoffrey Stone review the Supreme Court’s latest session, from first amendment cases to the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. With moderator, Gretchen Helfrich.
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Community Forum: Illinois’ status as a major agricultural state leads many to believe that it produces a lot of healthy food. But the reality is that the miles of farm fields produce just two crops: soybeans and corn, primarily used to sweeten food or for ethanol production. Ken Davis reports on the dangers of industrial farming.
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Our Histories, Our Stories: Author and scholar, Henry Louis “Skip” Gates, Jr., talked with Rick Kogan about how the stories we tell shape history.
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The Case for High Speed Rail in Illinois Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins state leaders and transportation experts in examining the benefits of a high speed rail system in Illinois.
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Community Forum: Almost 19,000 Chicago families lost their homes in 2008 because of the mortgage crisis. And the experts predict that it's going to get even worse this year. In fact, almost 30,000 homes could be foreclosed this year alone.
Experts discuss the record number of foreclosures in 2008 and help that is available to homeowners. Click here to watch video |
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Life in the Dead Zone
Filmmaker Irene Zabytko joins Dave Kraft, of the Nuclear Energy Informaton Service, to discuss her documentary "Life in the Dead Zone" revealing the pain and loss of the many nameless victims of the world's worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl.
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Raw Voices 08: Teens in the Media Arts Festival is an annual conference celebrating the work and opportunities available to teens in the media arts. The conference was sponsored by Columbia College Chicago, Youth Communication and CAN TV.
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Creative Living in the City:
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Speaking Freely - answers to questions about public access TV programs
ACLU attorney, Adam Schwartz discusses the unique nature of public access cable television's public forum.
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Nuclear Power and Global Warming Dr. Arjun Makhijani, President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, details the failings of nuclear power and stresses the need for a radically different energy strategy. Click here to watch the program. |
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Dissent is not a crime Puerto Rican activists Carlos Alberto Torres and Oscar Lopez Rivera discuss the political nature of their incarceration and explain why their release is long overdue. The video was produced in collaboration with the National Boricua Human Rights Network. Click here to watch the program. |
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