George Floyd protests and ongoing pandemic push attorneys to provide free counsel
By Sidnee King and Emine Yücel Medill Reports As hundreds of protesters wait in jails across the country after a weekend of raucous demonstrations, lawyers
Journalist Teryn Payne speaks to challenges Black women face in the industry
By Grace Asiegbu Medill Reports Teryn Payne, director of strategic communications and logistics for Chance the Rapper and former deputy editor and project manager of
The man in the skyscraper church
By Alyk Russell Kenlan Medill Reports “An unexpected raise! #blessed,” the Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy, 64, told his congregation during a recent service. “You don’t
BC commit Jalen McCain is the man with the plan on and off the field
By Evan Brooks Medill Reports Led by Boston College football commit Jalen “Buck” McCain his new project Be Gr8 Fitness is making all the right
Indianapolis Children’s Choir provides more than music amid pandemic
By Samone Blair Medill Reports The Indianapolis Children’s Choir educates more than 5,000 young singers each year but amid the coronavirus pandemic, the non-profit organization
Old Lyme honors veterans despite parade cancellation
By Dave Peck Medill Reports The echo of “Taps” could be heard this past Memorial Day in Old Lyme to honor its veterans. With the
In DC, Memorial Day represents a return to normalcy
By Yousef Nasser Medill Reports Americans have been living in quarantine for more than two months due to COVID-19. In Washington D.C., Memorial Day presented
The giant of Michigan Avenue
By Alyk Russell Kenlan Medill Reports Imagine waking up on the 80th floor, going down to work on the 35th floor, grabbing lunch on the
Tyler Perry’s ‘Bruh’ co-stars discuss new BET+ series
By Bre’onna Richardson Medill Reports Joining the list of Tyler Perry’s directorial projects currently airing on television and streaming services, “Bruh” premiered May 7 on
Serving customers, restaurants and drivers, Asian Food Delivery Startup thrives during lockdown
By Yun Hao Medill Reports When COVID-19 hit in early March, Shuo Yang, a researcher from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, took necessary measures to
Pandemic brings attention to veteran isolation
By Jenny Ly Medill Reports Veterans groups across the country are facing a different Memorial Day weekend this year unlike any other in the past.
Personal trainer adapts to stay-at-home orders
By Allegra Zamore Medill Reports Personal trainers and fitness instructors are finding new ways to reach clients in their homes. Caitlin Akey, a personal trainer