
Race in Chicago: Air Quality Differs Between Chicago Neighborhoods
The lowest air quality in Chicago is located on the South and West Sides of the city, according to officials. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Race in Chicago: Tuesday Marks Anniversary of MLK Moving to Chicago
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought his fight for justice to the city of Chicago on this date in 1966, shining a light on racial discrimination in housing in the city. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has ... -
Race in Chicago: Historians Seek to Educate Public on ‘Black Codes'
In this edition of “Race in Chicago,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story of “Black Codes,” laws and statutes used to limit the freedoms of Black Illinoisans in the 19th... -
Race in Chicago: City Faces Reverse Migration Crisis After History of Movement Into Chicago
After a historic migration from the South brought integration into the city, Chicago faces a crisis as people continue to leave. NBC 5’s Stefan Holt reports.
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Race in Chicago: How Chicago's ‘King of Blues' Changed the City's Music Scene Amid Racism Battle
Chicago’s “King of Blues,” Muddy Waters, brought a new music scene to the city while battling widespread racism. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.