Voice of Change: Turning protest into progress
Many Voice of Change guests have said the message of racial equality is nothing new, but this moment we're seeing right now and the conversations that are happening feel different. Some say young people have a lot to do with that. Trina Reynolds-Tyler talks about it.
Many Voice of Change guests have said the message of racial equality is nothing new, but this moment we're seeing right now and the conversations that are happening feel different. Some say young people have a lot to do with that. Trina Reynolds-Tyler talks about it.
Activists: Chicago slow to reform police in wake of widespread unrest
Amika Tendaji from Black Lives Matter Chicago talks about why she thinks Chicago is lagging behind other cities in terms of holding police accountable.
Amika Tendaji from Black Lives Matter Chicago talks about why she thinks Chicago is lagging behind other cities in terms of holding police accountable.
Chicago Urban League remains bedrock for social progress amid trying times
Karen Freeman-Wilson, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, talks about their fight against systemic racism on the ground level.
Karen Freeman-Wilson, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, talks about their fight against systemic racism on the ground level.
My Block My Hood My City providing integral support to communities ravaged by looting
Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block My Hood My City, talks about their efforts to rejuvenate communities ravaged by looting and destruction.
Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block My Hood My City, talks about their efforts to rejuvenate communities ravaged by looting and destruction.
Voice of Change: Dr. Waldo Johnson
"We need to have the talk." That sentence means different things to different people. But for many in the African American community, it means parents preparing their children for interactions with police and law enforcement. Dr. Waldo Johnson talks about it.
"We need to have the talk." That sentence means different things to different people. But for many in the African American community, it means parents preparing their children for interactions with police and law enforcement. Dr. Waldo Johnson talks about it.
How to go about talking to kids about racism
Local teacher and tutor Dwayne Reed talks about effective ways to talk about racism with children and the importance of starting a dialogue at a young age.
Local teacher and tutor Dwayne Reed talks about effective ways to talk about racism with children and the importance of starting a dialogue at a young age.
Dennis Welsh Editorial: License Police Officers
Protesters across the country have a clear message for local and state governments: dangerous racists have no place in the police force. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has a solution: license police officers like any other profession. In a Fox 32 Chicago editorial, General Manager Dennis Welsh says "licensing the police" is an idea whose time has come.
Protesters across the country have a clear message for local and state governments: dangerous racists have no place in the police force. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has a solution: license police officers like any other profession. In a Fox 32 Chicago editorial, General Manager Dennis Welsh says "licensing the police" is an idea whose time has come.
Artists turn boarded up storefronts into masterpieces
The Paint The City Project aims to convert boarded up buidlings into artistic masterpieces and convey a message of unity and support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Paint The City Project aims to convert boarded up buidlings into artistic masterpieces and convey a message of unity and support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Chicago pastor organizes massive peaceful protests to call for change
Pastor Chris Harris from Bright Star Church in Bronzeville talks about his organizing efforts and the Juneteenth faith-led peace demonstration at Grant Park.
Pastor Chris Harris from Bright Star Church in Bronzeville talks about his organizing efforts and the Juneteenth faith-led peace demonstration at Grant Park.
Jake Hamilton speaks with Spike Lee about new film 'Da 5 Bloods'
Spike Lee?s new Vietnam drama 'Da 5 Blood?s' hits Netflix on Friday. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton had a chance to speak with the iconic director ahead of its release.
Spike Lee?s new Vietnam drama 'Da 5 Blood?s' hits Netflix on Friday. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton had a chance to speak with the iconic director ahead of its release.
Jake Hamilton's Top 5 Spike Lee Joints
Spike Lee is unquestionably one of the most recognizable voices in cinema. FOX 32's Jake Hamilton shares his top five favorite movies from Lee?s filmography.
Spike Lee is unquestionably one of the most recognizable voices in cinema. FOX 32's Jake Hamilton shares his top five favorite movies from Lee?s filmography.
Voice of Change: Empowering black-owned businesses
There's a big push right now for Target, Whole Foods, and other retailers to devote 15 percent of their shelf space to black-owned businesses. Claude Tellis would love to see that happen. The CEO of VeganSmart talks about it
There's a big push right now for Target, Whole Foods, and other retailers to devote 15 percent of their shelf space to black-owned businesses. Claude Tellis would love to see that happen. The CEO of VeganSmart talks about it
Judd Apatow talks new film 'The King of Staten Island'
SNL star Pete Davidson stars in the new Judd Apatow comedy, ?The King of Staten Island.? FOX 32's Jake Hamilton had the chance to speak with Apatow about the flick, which is actually getting some Oscar buzz.
SNL star Pete Davidson stars in the new Judd Apatow comedy, ?The King of Staten Island.? FOX 32's Jake Hamilton had the chance to speak with Apatow about the flick, which is actually getting some Oscar buzz.
FOX 32 staffer writes 5-point plan to advance conversation on race relations
The nationwide protests have sparked conversations about race and equality not just at home but in workplaces too, including right here at FOX 32. One of our colleagues, Remy Marshall, joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday for Voice of Change.
The nationwide protests have sparked conversations about race and equality not just at home but in workplaces too, including right here at FOX 32. One of our colleagues, Remy Marshall, joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday for Voice of Change.
Voice of Change: On the Ground Chi
At FOX 32 we've started a new series: the Voice of Change.
At FOX 32 we've started a new series: the Voice of Change.
Young people driving conversation on inequality, systemic racism to the forefront
Eva Maria Lewis, organizer with On The Ground Chi, talks about the groundswell of organizing efforts to call for lasting change in Chicago.
Eva Maria Lewis, organizer with On The Ground Chi, talks about the groundswell of organizing efforts to call for lasting change in Chicago.
Almost 100 years after the Tulsa Massacre, racial tension still abounds: 'We're in the same place that we were'
Keewa Nurullah, owner of Kido, talks about her family's connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre and the haunting parallels to today's racial tension.
Keewa Nurullah, owner of Kido, talks about her family's connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre and the haunting parallels to today's racial tension.
Jake Hamilton: What are Hollywood stars doing during quarantine?
Over the past few weeks, Jake Hamilton has been tracking down some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, landing some big interviews, and chatting with them over Zoom to find out what they're doing during quarantine.
Over the past few weeks, Jake Hamilton has been tracking down some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, landing some big interviews, and chatting with them over Zoom to find out what they're doing during quarantine.
Mike's Perfect Pets: Roxanne
Meet Roxanne, an adorable 2-month-old Blue Heeler mix, who is looking for her forever home!
Meet Roxanne, an adorable 2-month-old Blue Heeler mix, who is looking for her forever home!
Jake Hamilton shares his Top 5 childhood-defining films
For his latest list of top five movies, FOX 32's Jake Hamilton shares the films that defined his childhood.
For his latest list of top five movies, FOX 32's Jake Hamilton shares the films that defined his childhood.