The story of Clyde Ross and the Contract Buyers League

When Clyde Ross, Mattie Lewis, and Ethel Weatherspoon settled in the West-side neighborhood of North Lawndale, they hoped to achieve the American dream of owning a home. At the time, however, federal policies known as redlining prevented blacks from getting real mortgages, forcing them to buy from real-estate speculators "on contract." The contracts, homeowners soon discovered, turned out to be a scam.

Black America, Race IssuesDaniel KawahOctober 30, 2015race issues, Chicago

Justice For All March (#Justice4All)

Last month on December 13th, thousands from all over the United States gathered in Washington D.C. in solidarity against the ongoing police brutality against people of color. The gathering and march was put together by National Action Network (NAN) and Rev. Al Sharpton.