Race in Chicago

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 century.

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.

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.

In tonight’s edition of our “Race in Chicago” series, NBC 5’s Lauren Petty takes a look at how distrust of the healthcare system is leading some in Black communities to have misgivings about the upcoming coronavirus vaccine.

Personal accounts of racism and microaggressions, as well as the spoken names of those who died in racially motivated killings.

Two months after opening a carry-out restaurant in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, businessman Jermaine Jordan said he is serving anywhere from 800 to 900 free hot meals every day.

In today’s edition of our “Race in Chicago” series, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski shares the story of a group of former Chicago firefighters, who are working to improve things for future generations by discussing the racism that they faced over the years.

A Latinx community shares how music is used to bring people together amid racism in both the U.S. and Latin America. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

In June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, NBC 5 began moderating virtual conversations with panelists to discuss race in Chicago and how Chicagoans can work together to make real change. These discussions were so engaging and so powerful, we kept doing them — and will continue to do so! Listen to past conversations below! In this e...

In today’s edition of our “Race in Chicago” series, Alex Maragos explains how there has been progress made in terms of housing equality for Black Chicagoans, but there is still plenty of work to be done both in the city, and nationally.

In tonight’s installment of our “Race in Chicago” series, a couple spent an entire year buying products and services from Black-owned companies, but faced a lot of unexpected hurdles in doing so. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has more.

In today’s edition of “Race in Chicago,” NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter examines the divide that limits the access of minority communities to mental health care.