WATCH: Medill Newsmakers

By Toussaint Fancher, Sarah Barber, Peggy Helman, Alexis Ross, Ty Williamson, Abby Feldman and Catie Lacovara Medill Reports Chicago Newsmakers presents the stories of Chicagoans making a real difference in their community. From West Town to North Lawndale, we traveled all over Chicago to find people making a difference in our communities Transcript: Barber: […]
LISTEN: Activist discusses Northern Ireland experience running for public office

By Tom O’Connor Medill Reports Campaigner, journalist and peace activist Emma DeSouza spoke with Medill Reports in Chicago while touring the U.S. to deliver a series of talks on the importance of civic society and peacebuilding. In this wide-ranging conversation, DeSouza reflects on running for office, balancing journalism with activism and the challenges women face […]