Race in Chicago

What is it like to be Black and transgender? NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has an eye-opening conversation with a Chicago area resident speaking out about racism, discrimination, and how to overcome.

In the coming months, Chicago will aim to break ground on a new multi-billion dollar project in the Bronzeville neighborhood that is expected to bring in much-needed jobs. Christian Farr reports.

When it comes to social justice movements, the Black church often plays a critical role. But the question continues to come up: Should the church stay out of politics, especially at times of deep division? NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

In this episode of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists from the Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago about Christopher Columbus Day and why they are pushing for Columbus Day to keep being recognized.

There is an educational divide by race in Chicago, as federal data shows wide gaps in advanced placement courses, segregation and discipline between African-American, Latinx and White students. Even in the face of that data, Chicago Public Schools officials say Black and Latinx students have made tremendous academic strides, which has led to educat...

A 73-year-old woman is on a 40-day hunger strike at a suburban church, calling for the federal government to give reparations to Black Americans. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has the story in today’s edition of “Race in Chicago.”

This weekend, Hawthorne Racecourse will mark Juneteenth in a special way, and NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter and Photojournalist Donte ‘Diesel’ Williams have more details on the track’s connection to the Black community in this “Race in Chicago” segment.

Members of the Asian American Pacific Islander communities in the Chicago area share personal accounts of the racism and microaggressions they’ve experienced

The stigma surrounding mental health has a pervasive effect especially within Black and Brown communities. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports

Diana Balitaan, an organizer with Anakbayan Chicago, shares her experience with racism.

Jennifer ‘Nuky’ Pham, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Celebrate Argyle, shares her experience with racism.

Lanialoha Lee, the executive director of the Aloha Center Chicago, shares her experience with racism.

Kahmora Hall, a contestant on season 13 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” shares her experience with racism.