Posts Tagged ‘economic justice’

Rejecting Homogeneity, Not Reducing Bias, Will End Residential Segregation

Posted on: June 20th, 2016

The quality of schools, water systems, levee systems, and even the air itself varies by neighborhood. And a large and robust […]



Refugees, Displaced People Surpass 60 Million For First Time, UNHCR Say

Posted on: June 20th, 2016

The level of forced displacement worldwide is “unprecedented since the founding of the UN itself,” High Commissioner Filippo Grandi said […]



Retailers Like H&M and Walmart Fall Short of Pledges to Overseas Workers

Posted on: June 1st, 2016

“After more than 1,100 deaths exposed dangerous labor conditions in Bangladesh in 2013, brands like H&M, Walmart and […]



The Negative effects of Chicago Demolitions

Posted on: June 1st, 2016

Should Chicago Be Celebrating Demolitions?

Since 2008, the city tore down more than 3,100 buildings — the equivalent, on average, of […]



Englewood to Flint mission to provide supplies is rousing success

Posted on: May 18th, 2016

“Englewood is plagued with many challenges, such as crime, poverty and joblessness, but although we face these issues, we are […]



“They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.”

Posted on: May 18th, 2016

Daron Babcock moved into the neighborhood to address the issues of the food desert. He built a garden, and invited […]



Brown: City promises housing for homeless living in tent camps

Posted on: May 5th, 2016

“Patterned after a “housing first” model that has shown promise in other cities, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is aiming to […]



Earth Day Special: History of Environmental Justice

Posted on: April 21st, 2016

Learn more about the History of the Environmental Justice movement in America to celebrate Earth day!



I Grow Chicago Adds Environmental Justice Program

Posted on: April 21st, 2016

Nonprofit I Grow Chicago’s mission is to provide a safe, inter-generational haven for children and at-risk community members. Through sustainable […]



A soup kitchen disguised as a restaurant is making a big difference in Kansas City.

Posted on: April 13th, 2016

The restaurant-style Kansas City Community Kitchen is a completely new way to feed those in need.