By Jenn White In the wake of unrest, people are asking what comes next. How do we move to a place of racial healing in this country? The hard and sobering truth is that it won’t come easily.  Reset digs in with folks who are doing that work in Chicago. Listen to this...

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Under a new program, the city will be directing $750 million to develop the South and West sides over the next three years, Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced. And now corporations are backing the plan, too.

Racial inequity is one of the most destructive remnants of an anachronistic tradition in this country, resulting from the implementation of policies and systems of oppression that have adversely impacted individuals and communities of color for generations.

The Equity Advisory Council (EAC) advises OERJ in its work and how to advance equity in the City of Chicago. In addition to providing input to our work, EAC is an extension of our efforts to build and strengthen partnerships with community organizations. The Council...

CHICAGO GETS ITS FIRST TRUTH AND RACIAL HEALING LEADER José Rico was named first director of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Greater Chicago CHICAGO, Ill. – Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Greater Chicago has named José A. Rico, a community...

In a conversation with the Sun-Times Editorial Board on Monday, incumbent Ald. George Cardenas was accused by two challengers in this race of allowing an asphalt plant to go up in the McKinley Park neighborhood with little community input because he had received a...

by Ian HodgsonFebruary 6, 2019 I met with José Rico on the first floor of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant in the heart of Little Village, where we discussed Rico’s long history as an educator and activist in Little Village, his vision for...

The Tribune Editorial Board continues endorsements in contested races for aldermanic seats in Chicago’s Feb. 26 municipal election. 12th Ward: When a Tribune reporter asked Ald. George Cardenas his reaction to news that his pal Ald. Danny Solis had recorded City Hall...

Click here to view video Name: José RicoDOB: March 19, 1970Family: Father to three wonderful childrenOccupation: SVP Community Impact at United WayPolitical Experience: For over 25 years, I’ve worked with schools, community-based organizations, and civic groups in...