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The Chicago Reporter

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Year: November
Edition/Volume: Vol. 33, No. 9
Publisher: Community Renewal Society
Contributors: Alysia Tate, Jason Reblando, Kimbriell Kelly, Mick Dumke, Rui Kaneya, Rupa Shenoy, Mary Hanlon, Alden K. Loury, Brian J. Rogal,Walter S. Mitchell III
Subjects: Politics, Current Events
Keywords: Activism, Sabrina Harris, Ryan Harris, Englewood, Criminal Justice, Albany Park, Literacy, Immigration, Employment, New Americans Initiative, Safer Foundation, North Lawndale Employment Network, Bethel New Life, Chicagoland Youth and Adult Training Center, Police, Ex-Offenders
Abstract: Articles on: An interview with the mother of Ryan Harris, more immigrants studying English, hiring former inmates, accountability for abuse in the Chicago Police Department
CUL Catalog #: m.4.4
Language: English
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Website: http://www.chicagoreporter.com/
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The Chicago Reporter

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Year: October
Edition/Volume: Vol. 33, No. 8
Publisher: Community Renewal Society
Contributors: Alysia Tate, Jason Reblando, Scott J. Krischke, Mick Dumke, Sarah Karp, Rupa Shenoy
Subjects: Politics, Current Events
Keywords: Criminal Justice, Teen, Police, Race, Soldier Field, Dr. Ali Kutom, Islam, Orland Park Prayer Center, Bridgeview, Employment, Mosque, Activism, Religion, Juvenile Detention, Gangs, Westside Association for Community Action, Poll Fraud
Abstract: Articles on: Interview with Dr. Ali Kutom on building a mosque in Orland Park, unemployment rates among blacks, treating minors as adults in the justice system, challenges to voters at polls, refusal of police to provide details on unreasonable force
CUL Catalog #: m.4.3
Language: English
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Website: http://www.chicagoreporter.com/
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Wishbone

Monday, May 11th, 2009

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Edition/Volume: Bosmob #82
Publisher: Bosworth Literary Mob
Contributors: Christopher Rettstatt
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Abstract: Young factory workers from different cultural backgrounds (Vietnamese, Mexican, American) find common ground in their desire to find better lives than working in a chicken processing plant in the south.
CUL Catalog #: Z.16
Language: English
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A New Tomorrow

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

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Edition/Volume: 22
Publisher: HFI Publishing
Contributors: Mike Kraus
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The author discusses his grandfather’s death and the memories it brings; moustache rituals in Muskegon, Michigan; moving to Chicago and looking for work; thoughts on the Iraq War and democracy; renting a Batman-themed room in a hotel in Gurnee.
CUL Catalog #: Z.14.1
Language: English
Notes: This entire work is licensed for others to use under Fair Use
Website: http://www.myspace.com/hfipublishing/
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Career Suicide

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Year: (exact date unknown)
Edition/Volume: na
Publisher: Angela Stich
Contributors: Angela Stich
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Abstract: Five short pieces about quitting a job as a bike messenger; trying to get a library card at the Harold Washington Library; visiting Cook County Hospital after breaking a leg at a messenger party and an possibly an arm playing bike polo; a new relationship; and bike messenger injuries and apathy about them.

CUL Catalog #: Z.8
Language: English
Notes: na

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A Call to Action

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

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Edition/Volume: 1st Edition
Publisher: Third World Press
Contributors: Linda M. Thurston, Toney Anaya, Clyde H. Bellcourt, John Conyers, Nelson Diaz, Dr. L.C. Dorsey, Carol Edmo, Isabel Garcia, Alice P. Green, Richard Hatcher, Jacquie Holmes, Rev. Bernice King, Haki Madhubuti, Benjamin Malcolm, Esther Nieves, Bill Tamayo, Walter Ridley, Carol Upchurch, Rev. S. Mike Yasutake, Ron Daniels, Charyn Sutton, Dr. James Turner, Dr. Rick St. Germaine
Subjects: Public Policy, Sociology
Keywords: Crime, Drugs, Alcohol, Rehabilitation, Activism, Spirituality, Religion, Political Prisoners, Racism, Education, Employment, AIDS/HIV, Addiction, Refugees, Juvenile Justice, Prison, Discrimination, Family, Violence, Capital Punishment, Parole, Restitution, Alternative Sentencing, Civil Liberties, Police, Community Policing, Counseling, Poverty, Sexism, Criminal Justice
Abstract: An analysis and overview of the United States Criminal Justice System, with recommendations from the National Commission on Crime and Justice.

From the back cover:

“This report presents a clear picture of the continued impact of racism, sexism and elitism upon people of color who become caught-up in the American system of criminal justice. This is a report that should be read and discussed at the community level. It is a call for insightful action in response to crime as it terrorizes our daily lives. - Vivian V. Gordon”

CUL Catalog #: B.2
Language: English
Notes: na
Website: www.thirdworldpress.org

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