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Video: Mother of slain child uses music, social media to spread message of peace, find son’s killer

Mother of armed robber doesn’t blame cop for shooting teenage son

Teen shot and killed while shoveling snow, was going to take mom to prom

One year ago today, the world lost Hadiya Pendleton

Analysis: Youth violence in Chicago down 40 percent

Study reveals promising approach for helping challenged students

92% of black male teens unemployed in Chicago, 83% nationally

Chicago high school seniors bring in $12.5 million in college scholarship offers in a single day

Report: Chicago Public School administrators faked data to pad school enrollment, gain additional resources

Fresh Face Alert: Keep your eyes and ears on Bernie Levv

Worldstar Hip Hop Presents: ‘The Field: Violence, Hip Hop & Hope in Chicago’

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel request six months to devise rules on gun sales in city

Illinois concealed carry law to go into effect Jan. 1

According to Yale study, murders down in Chicago

Rev. Al Sharpton, panelist say jobs are the key to solving gun violence

Chicago community members hold ‘Clarathon’ in hopes of raising funds for homeless, battered women

CPS introduces black studies programs to curriculum

Trey Songz, Harold ‘Noonie’ Ward hold ‘Christmas in the Hood’ annual toy drive for at-risk youth

Chief Keef says new mixtape will ‘raise the murder rate’

Despite consistent injuries, Derrick Rose vows to never stop playing basketball

Radio Interview: The affects of racial categorization in Hollywood

2 Arrested in connection with murder of star football player Demarius Reed

Chicago Park District Presents: “The Blueprint: Teen Summit & Forum”

Study: Social network activity can predict likelihood of gun violence

Free Spirit Media: Empowering Young Reporters

Jennifer Hudson receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

FM Supreme among “9 Underground Female Rappers You Need to Know about”

Rev. Al Sharpton to address gun violence, speak with students in Chicago

Graduation Part IV: Building Up Youth

Graduation Part III: Rocky Lane

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