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Alex King and D'Angelo McDade Had a Message for Their March for Our Lives Family

"We are survivors of a cruel and silent nation."

How Law Roach Got Zendaya to Dress Like a Butterfly

“She’s my fashion soulmate.”

These Teens Curated the COOLEST Political Art Show

It's called "Bold Disobedience."
Campus Life

The Northwestern Professor Accused of Murder Has Been Fired From the University

"Lathem was terminated for the act of fleeing from police when there was an arrest warrant out for him."

My Best Friend Was Just Shot in Chicago

Martese Johnson explains the complicated gun violence in his home city.

Trump's Obsession With Chicago Is Actually Racist

Do Better, a weekly column, explains.

These Teens Are Using Poetry to Resist Trump

Chicago's high schoolers are demanding change.

A 17-Year-Old Was Charged With Stealing an FBI Agent's SUV

He's now facing numerous charges.

Why These Activists Are Demanding More From Pride

One parade was stopped by nearly 40 protestors.

A 13-Year-Old and 7-Year-Old Were Shot at a School Picnic

They were celebrating the end of the school year.

Barack Obama Just Gave His FIRST Speech Since Leaving the White House

And it was specifically addressed to young people.

Chicago High Schoolers May Have to Prove They Have Post-Graduation Plans

And not everyone’s happy about it.

Chance the Rapper Is Donating $1 Million to Chicago’s Public Schools

He’s serious about helping his hometown’s students.

What Donald Trump Gets Wrong About Chicago

Eva Lewis, a black teenager from Chicago and an activist, responds to Trump’s threats to “send in the feds.”

You Need to See a 23-Year-Old Kanye West Rap in This Throwback Video

But he still loves himself like Kanye loves Kanye.

Two High School Kids Used the N-Word, Now Think They Were Unfairly Expelled

They think the school is using them as “scapegoats.”

Everything You Need to Know About the 130+ “Sanctuary Cities’ in the United States

Among them are Chicago and New York City.

Chicago Says It Will Be a Sanctuary City for Immigrants Targeted by Trump

“You are safe in Chicago, you are secure in Chicago and you are supported in Chicago.”

A Black Teen Was Shot and Killed By Police in Chicago

And now, the police superintendent says “departmental policy may have been violated.”