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Zakat and mothers hold Anti-Police Violence Rally

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America, in partnership with Our Lady of Suyapa Sanctuary and Readi Chicago, a Heartland Alliance program, is taking to the streets. Armed with peace an...

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Sam Ciaramitaro’s photos of BLM Demonstrations

By Colin Costello Jun 15, 2020

Three-times Cannes Lion winner, Sam Ciaramitaro has become an accomplished director for Durable Goods and a producer with a distinct speciality for delivering poignant stories,...

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Kanye West joins Chicago demonstrations for Floyd

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020

Controversial rapper and Chicago native, Kanye West has joined the public outcry for police reform and justice for George Floyd and other African Americans killed by poli...

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City of Chicago prepares for cautious reopening

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

Following several days of violent protests, the City of Chicago restores access to the Central Business District to prepare for cautious reopening. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot t...

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Kartemquin Films issues statement of solidarity

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

We at Kartemquin Films stand in solidarity with Black communities against the unchecked brutality, state-sanctioned violence, and pernicious racist ideology alive deep in the s...

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IATSE stands in solidarity with Black community

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

In a moving statement issued today, IATSE pledges to advocate for specific, necessary policy and legislation, and lock arms with allies who are primarily focused on racial just...

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Chicago recovering from a weekend of violent protests

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Violent protests erupted in dozens of cities following the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man who died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck for...

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Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for President Donald Trump's vile and divisive rhetoric he has been spewing on his Twitter account. The Mayor said, "...

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Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured during protests, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, the weekend proved to be one of Chicago's deadlies...

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Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With 699 arrests, more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured this was one of Chicago's deadliest weekends in recent memory. As mayhem and chaos spread acro...

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Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames. Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...

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Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

During a press conference held today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at President Donald Trump for his tweet which promoted violence against Minneapolis protestors angered ove...