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Despite days of protests and acts of civil disobedience, the Chicago Public School Board has voted to close 49 elementary schools and 1 high school program; the largest school closure in the city’s history.

On Sunday, Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova at the Madrid Open, retaining her No. 1 ranking and winning her 50th title. Incredible; congrats to Serena on yet another career milestone!

Lauryn Hill was set to be sentenced today for tax evasion, But Ms. Hill caught a break. The judge has postponed sentencing, and given her two weeks to come up with $504,000 in back taxes.

Later today, Chicago Public Schools will reportedly announce over 50 school closures. It will represent the largest round of school closures in our nation’s history. These closures will disproportionately impact minority students.

The Center for Constitutional Rights is calling their upcoming battle with the City of New York over the Stop and Frisk Policy “the trial of the century.” Their hoping the suit will result in an end to the controversial policy. The trial begins March 18th. 

Brittney Griner, the 6’7 senior for the NCAA defending champion Baylor Bears, scored 50 points and led her team to an incredible 90-68 win over Kansas State. With her quickness and sheer athleticism, she has definitely changed the game. Is she the best ever?

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announces a five-year plan to invest $50 million in youth-serving programs. Hopefully this plan will be informed by the input of the community.

Several people were arrested Sunday afternoon during a protest at the University of Chicago Medical Center. An estimated 50 protesters occupied the hospital, demanding that an adult trauma center be opened. There are no trauma centers on the South Side of Chicago.

In all, 505 (mostly Black and Latino) Chicagoans were murdered in 2012, including 108 young people. The awesome Black Star Project has collected the names of the 108 youth who lost their lives to violence. We too wish to honor these young lives…

Chicago has officially reached 500 homicides in 2012, after a fatal shooting on the city’s West Side yesterday. What can we do to make 2013 a safer, more peaceful year?

Beyonce has signed a $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi. While many are congratulating Bey on a major career milestone, others have criticized the endorsement of a sugary, decidedly unhealthy soft drink as hypocritical. Do you fault Bey for collaborating with Pepsi?

Prince has just announced a multi-date residency at Chicago’s United Center.Dubbed “Welcome 2 Chicago,” the announcement follows similar residencies in Los Angeles and New York. So….who’s going?!